Description
This Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a comforting and aromatic beverage perfect for any time of day. Featuring robust black tea infused with warm cinnamon and smooth vanilla, it’s gently sweetened to taste and can be enjoyed hot or iced. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, this drink offers a cozy twist on classic milk tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 cup water
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 teaspoon loose-leaf black tea)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Milk and Flavoring
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
Optional
- Ice (for iced version)
- Extra ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tea base: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the black tea bag and ground cinnamon. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Remove tea bag and add milk and flavorings (hot version): Remove the tea bag carefully, then stir in 1/2 cup of milk, vanilla extract, and your preferred sweetener. Heat the mixture until it is warm but avoid boiling to maintain the delicate flavors.
- Serve hot: Pour the warmed vanilla cinnamon milk tea into a mug. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of extra cinnamon on top for added aroma and visual appeal. Enjoy immediately while warm.
- Prepare the iced version: After steeping the tea (steps 1 and 2), allow it to cool to room temperature. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener thoroughly.
- Serve iced: Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the cooled milk tea over the ice, and stir well to chill the drink evenly. Serve with a straw or spoon for mixing as needed.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the honey or sweetener amount to your liking.
- Use any type of milk—dairy, almond, soy, oat, or coconut—for a vegan or lactose-free alternative.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add a cinnamon stick while simmering instead of ground cinnamon.
- This recipe makes one serving; multiply ingredients for larger batches.
- To intensify tea flavor, steep the tea longer but be careful not to make it bitter.
