Description
Comforting vanilla cinnamon milk tea whisks global flavor traditions into one delightful mug. Fragrant spices blend seamlessly with creamy milk, inviting warmth and sweet nostalgia in each soothing sip you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) loose black tea or 2 black tea bags
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg (optional)
Sweeteners and Extracts:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or preferred sweetener
Instructions
- Gently warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat until wisps of steam emerge, carefully avoiding a rolling boil.
- Introduce black tea leaves and whole cinnamon stick into the steaming milk, stirring softly to distribute flavors evenly and allow ingredients to meld for 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve, extracting tea leaves and cinnamon stick to ensure a smooth, clean beverage.
- Incorporate pure vanilla extract and golden honey, whisking thoroughly until completely integrated and creating a harmonious, silky texture.
- Transfer the aromatic milk tea into prewarmed ceramic mugs, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon across the surface for a fragrant, decorative touch.
Notes
- Steep time impacts flavor intensity, so experiment with 2-5 minutes to find your perfect tea strength.
- Use whole milk or plant-based alternatives like oat or almond milk for creamy texture and dietary variations.
- Fresh cinnamon sticks provide deeper, more complex flavor compared to ground cinnamon powder.
- Control sweetness by adjusting honey amount or replacing with maple syrup for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg