Description
This Creamy Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a warm, comforting beverage that combines robust black tea with fragrant cinnamon and smooth vanilla for a deliciously spiced, creamy drink. Sweetened with maple syrup and optionally enhanced with a pinch of sea salt, this recipe is perfect for a cozy moment or as a flavorful alternative to your regular tea routine.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- 1 cup water
Milk Mixture
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan to prepare the tea base.
- Steep Tea: Steep the tea bags or loose-leaf tea in the boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, based on how strong you like your tea.
- Warm Milk and Cinnamon: While the tea steeps, warm the milk in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat and add the cinnamon to infuse the flavor.
- Add Vanilla and Sweetener: Once the milk is warm but not boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and the maple syrup or your preferred sweetener.
- Combine Tea and Milk: Remove the tea bags or infuser from the brewed tea, then combine the tea with the spiced milk mixture.
- Froth Mixture: Whisk gently or froth the mixture to create a creamy texture, enhancing the drink’s smoothness.
- Add Sea Salt (Optional): Optionally, add a pinch of sea salt to bring out and balance the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the milk tea warm, optionally garnished with a dusting of ground cinnamon or vanilla bean specks for extra aroma and visual appeal.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk including dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust the steeping time for stronger or milder tea flavor.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey, agave, or other sweeteners as preferred.
- For a vegan version, ensure plant-based milk and sweeteners are used.
- Using a cinnamon stick instead of ground cinnamon will give a subtler cinnamon infusion.
- Optional sea salt enhances the depth of flavor, but can be omitted if preferred.
- Frothing the tea is optional but recommended for a luxurious texture.
