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Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea Recipe

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Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a comforting and aromatic beverage combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and rich vanilla with black tea and creamy milk. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or a gentle caffeine boost, this recipe allows for customization with sweeteners, plant-based milk alternatives, and optional spices, making it both versatile and delightful.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 2 ounces water
  • 2 ounces milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 4 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags

Spices and Flavorings

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 tablespoons vanilla extract or 4 vanilla beans, split and scraped
  • 2 star anise (optional)

Sweetener (Optional)

  • Honey, sugar, or sugar alternative to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring Water to a Boil: Place 2 ounces of water into a small pot and bring it to a rolling boil on the stovetop.
  2. Add Cinnamon and Vanilla Beans: If using cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, add them to the boiling water, then immediately turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Add star anise if using. If using ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, add them later and skip steeping this mixture.
  3. Steep the Spices: Let the cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans, and star anise steep in the hot water for about 10 minutes to infuse their flavors thoroughly.
  4. Add Black Tea: Add loose-leaf black tea or black tea bags to the cinnamon-vanilla infusion and steep for 3 to 5 more minutes depending on your desired tea strength. This step is optional for caffeine-free preference by omitting the tea.
  5. Heat the Milk: Warm the 2 ounces of milk in a separate small saucepan over gentle heat or in a microwave until warm but not boiling.
  6. Strain the Infusion: Pour the cinnamon, vanilla, and tea infusion through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids, directly into the warm milk. Stir to combine the flavors well.
  7. Add Sweetener (Optional): Add honey, sugar, or your choice of sweetener to taste and stir until fully dissolved.
  8. Serve: Pour the vanilla cinnamon milk tea into your preferred serving glasses and enjoy immediately. For an iced version, allow the tea to cool to room temperature, refrigerate until chilled, then serve over ice with optional cinnamon stick garnish and a splash of milk.

Notes

  • Use high-quality organic cinnamon sticks and whole vanilla beans for best flavor.
  • Substitute ground cinnamon and vanilla extract for a quicker, simpler version.
  • For a caffeine-free option, omit the black tea completely.
  • Try different tea bases like green tea or rooibos for unique flavor profiles.
  • Add spices such as cardamom, nutmeg, or cloves for a more complex spiced tea.
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut) and vegan sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Add a creamy topper, such as whipped cream or frothed milk, for an indulgent touch.
  • Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days for iced tea versions.

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