Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea
This cozy drink is perfect for a chilly evening, wrapping you in warmth and making for a delightful night in with the family!
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 sugar or sugar substitute
Instructions
- Bring the water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
- If using cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, add them to the pot, turn off the heat, and cover. If using ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, add those straight to the pot.
- Let the mixture steep in the hot water for about 10 minutes.
- Optional: Add black tea if using, and let it brew for 3-5 minutes based on your desired strength.
- Gently heat the milk in a separate saucepan until warm but not boiling.
- Strain the cinnamon-vanilla infusion into the warm milk and stir to combine.
- Sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener and stir.
- Serve it hot, or for a refreshing twist, let it cool and serve over ice.