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Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea

Cozy Up with Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea for Ultimate Comfort

Enjoy the warmth of Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, a comforting drink perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 2 cups Water Use filtered water for best flavor.
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon Fresh sticks are preferred.
  • 1 bean Vanilla Beans Fresh beans enhance aroma.
  • 1 piece Star Anise Optional, adds a licorice note.
For Steeping
  • 2 teaspoons Loose-leaf Black Tea High-quality blends recommended.
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Milk Regular or dairy-free alternatives.
For Sweetness
  • to taste Honey or Sweetener Adjust sweetness as desired.

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Small saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the water in a medium-sized pot over high heat for about 5-7 minutes until it reaches a rolling boil.
  2. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cinnamon sticks and vanilla. Add star anise if using. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Add loose-leaf black tea or tea bags to the pot and cover again. Steep for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  4. While steeping, heat the milk in a small saucepan over low to medium heat until warm but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  5. Strain the tea and spice mixture into the saucepan with the warmed milk.
  6. Sweeten to taste with honey or sweetener, then pour into mugs and serve.

Notes

Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom for variations. Store the tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.