Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea: A Comforting Sip for Any Season
By Emma Collins
This homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea combines warming cinnamon and aromatic vanilla in just 10 minutes. Made with simple ingredients, it’s ideal for a cozy evening or a refreshing iced drink.
For the best results, use high-quality vanilla and cinnamon, whether in stick or extract form. Combining these spices with black tea boosts flavor, but the recipe works equally well without caffeine for a soothing drink.
The tea is ready when it infuses a warm, inviting scent. Avoid over-steeping the tea as it can become bitter, especially the black tea, if left too long. Serve immediately for the best taste and freshness.
Enjoy hot or iced, depending on your mood. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed cold, but freshly brewed is always preferred for best flavor.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Ready in about 10 minutes, making it quick to enjoy any time of day, whether hot or iced.
- Versatile recipe allows you to customize sweetness and spice levels based on your personal preference.
- Only requires common pantry ingredients, letting you whip up a satisfying drink without a trip to the store.
- Comforting flavors of vanilla and cinnamon combine to create a soothing drink ideal for relaxation.
- Easy to make in small batches or larger quantities depending on your needs, perfect for sharing or solo enjoyment.
- Can be made vegan by simply substituting dairy milk for plant-based options while keeping delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- •1 cup water
- •0.5 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- •1 stick cinnamon (or 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon)
- •1 vanilla bean (split and scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- •1 black tea bag (or 1 teaspoon loose-leaf black tea, optional)
- •1 teaspoon sweetener (to taste)
- •1 star anise (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a low boil.
- 2
Add a cinnamon stick and vanilla bean to the pot. Turn the heat to low and cover with a lid.
- 3
Let the ingredients steep in simmering hot water for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Strain the vanilla cinnamon infusion into a cup and add a black tea bag. Brew for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- 5
In a separate container, gently heat the milk until it is warm but not boiling, then pour the hot milk into the cup.
- 6
Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top or add a cinnamon stick or star anise as garnish. Enjoy!
