Description
A cozy and aromatic tea blend made with bold black tea, creamy milk, sweet vanilla, and warming cinnamon, perfect for relaxing mornings or chilly afternoons.
Ingredients
- Black Tea Leaves: 2 teaspoons, the base that provides bold flavor and depth
- Whole Milk: 1 cup, adds creamy richness and balances the tea’s strength
- Water: 1 cup, for brewing the tea without making it too heavy
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, imparts sweet, aromatic warmth
- Ground Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon, lends gentle spice and a comforting aroma
- Honey or Sugar: 1–2 teaspoons, to sweeten according to preference
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm your saucepan over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add water and black tea leaves to the pan, bringing it just to a gentle boil.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Reduce heat and let the tea steep for 3–5 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Strain the tea leaves, then return the liquid to the saucepan. Add milk, cinnamon, and honey or sugar.
- Cook to Perfection: Stir gently and heat until the milk is warm but not boiling.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and whisk to blend.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into mugs, sprinkle with extra cinnamon, and sip slowly.
Notes
- Brew the tea slightly stronger than usual so the milk doesn’t dilute the flavor.
- For iced tea, chill the mixture and serve over ice.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon for the most vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vanilla cinnamon milk tea, milk tea recipe, spiced tea, homemade milk tea