Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea: A Cozy, Aromatic Delight Recipe

Introduction

Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a cozy and aromatic beverage perfect for any season. Combining warm spices with creamy milk, this drink offers a comforting blend that’s easy to customize and enjoy hot or iced.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 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
• 2 Star anises (optional)
• 4 teaspoons Loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags (optional)
• Honey or sweetener of choice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a full boil in a small pot to prepare for infusion.
2. Step 2: Add cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans to the boiling water, then turn off the heat and cover to steep. If using ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, add them directly without steeping. Add star anise if desired.
3. Step 3: Let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes to extract the flavors.
4. Step 4: If using tea, add loose-leaf black tea or tea bags now and brew for 3 to 5 minutes to your preferred strength.
5. Step 5: Heat 2 cups of milk separately over low to medium heat until warm and steaming, taking care not to boil.
6. Step 6: Strain the cinnamon-vanilla infusion into the warm milk, discarding solids, and stir to combine.
7. Step 7: Sweeten to taste with honey, sugar, or a sugar substitute and stir until fully dissolved.
8. Step 8: Serve the milk tea hot in mugs or let it cool and pour over ice for a refreshing iced version.

Tips & Variations

• Use whole cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans for a more delicate infusion or ground cinnamon and vanilla extract for a faster, bolder flavor.
• Substitute cow’s milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
• Add star anise for an additional spicy, licorice-like note that enhances complexity.
• Skip the black tea for a pure cinnamon-vanilla spiced milk drink.
• Adjust sweetness to your preference, or try maple syrup for a rich complementary flavor.

Storage

Store any leftover milk tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat to avoid curdling, or enjoy cold by shaking and serving over fresh ice.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this milk tea vegan?

Yes, simply use plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or coconut milk and choose a vegan sweetener like maple syrup or agave nectar.

Is it necessary to add black tea?

No, black tea is optional. If you prefer a purely spiced milk drink with cinnamon and vanilla flavors, you can omit the tea entirely for a simpler beverage.

Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea: A Cozy, Aromatic Delight Recipe

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Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a cozy and aromatic beverage that combines the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of vanilla, and the creaminess of milk to create a comforting drink perfect for any season. This versatile recipe allows you to enjoy it hot or iced, with optional black tea for added depth or star anise for an exotic twist. Sweetened to your preference, it’s an inviting treat that balances spice and sweetness beautifully.

• Author: reem
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Beverage
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: International
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 2 cups Milk (dairy or plant-based)

Spices and Flavorings

• 4 Cinnamon sticks (or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)
• 4 Vanilla beans (split and scraped) or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 Star anises (optional)

Tea

• 4 teaspoons Loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags (optional)

Sweetener

• Honey or sweetener of choice, to taste

Instructions

1. Boil the Water: Begin by bringing 2 cups of water to a full boil in a small pot. This ensures the water is hot enough to extract maximum flavor from the cinnamon and vanilla.
2. Add the Cinnamon and Vanilla: If using cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, add them to the boiling water, then turn off the heat and cover the pot to steep. If using ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, add them directly to the hot water without steeping. Optionally, add star anise for extra flavor.
3. Let It Steep: Allow the cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans to steep in the hot water for 10 minutes to release their flavors slowly and fully.
4. Add the Black Tea (Optional): If you prefer milk tea with a tea base, add 4 teaspoons of loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags now and steep for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your strength preference.
5. Heat the Milk: While the infusion is steeping, warm 2 cups of milk in a separate pot over low to medium heat until steaming but not boiling. This preserves the milk’s creamy texture.
6. Combine the Infusion and Milk: Strain the cinnamon-vanilla infusion through a fine mesh strainer into the warmed milk, removing all solids. Stir well to combine evenly.
7. Sweeten to Taste: Add honey, sugar, or a sugar substitute of your choice to the milk tea and stir until fully dissolved.
8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot in mugs to enjoy a cozy drink, or cool and pour over ice for a refreshing iced version. Stir gently if iced to blend flavors.

Notes

• You can substitute dairy milk with plant-based milks like almond, oat, or coconut milk as preferred.
• Using cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans yields a more delicate, complex flavor, while ground cinnamon and vanilla extract provide quicker preparation with bolder taste.
• Star anise is optional but adds a subtle licorice note that complements the spices well.
• Adjust steeping time to control the intensity of the flavors.
• Sweetener quantity can be varied to your liking or omitted for an unsweetened version.
• For a stronger tea flavor, steep black tea longer or add more tea leaves.
• Serve iced milk tea with a straw and stir occasionally as ice melts to maintain flavor balance.

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