Description
Warm, comforting vanilla cinnamon milk tea offers a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors that dance across your palate. Rich Ceylon tea infused with fragrant cinnamon and smooth vanilla creates a soothing beverage perfect for quiet moments of relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 4 cinnamon sticks (or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)
- 4 vanilla beans, split and scraped (or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract)
Tea Components:
- 4 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags
- 2 star anises
Liquid and Sweetener:
- 2 cups water
- Honey or sweetener of choice (sugar or sugar substitute), to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to a rolling boil in a small pot, preparing for the aromatic infusion.
- For whole spices, add cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans to the hot water, then immediately remove from heat and cover with a lid. If using ground spices, directly incorporate ground cinnamon and vanilla extract into the water.
- Allow the spices to steep and release their rich flavors for approximately 10 minutes, creating a fragrant herbal base.
- When using black tea, introduce tea leaves and brew for 3-5 minutes, adjusting steeping time to achieve desired tea intensity.
- Gently warm milk in a separate vessel, ensuring it reaches a comfortable temperature without scorching or boiling.
- Carefully strain the spice-infused liquid through a fine mesh strainer directly into the warmed milk, blending the aromatic elements.
- Incorporate your preferred sweetener, such as honey, stirring thoroughly until completely dissolved and creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Serve the beverage immediately while hot for a soothing experience, or alternatively, chill and pour over ice for a refreshing alternative.
Notes
- Select whole cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans for a richer, more authentic flavor profile that intensifies the aromatic qualities of the milk tea.
- Experiment with different tea bases like oolong or green tea to create unique variations that complement the warm cinnamon and vanilla notes.
- Adjust steeping time carefully to prevent bitterness, especially when using black tea, which can quickly become overly strong and tannic.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cow’s milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining the drink’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg