Description
Indulgent cinnamon milk tea weaves warmth and comfort into each delightful sip, blending aromatic spices with rich, creamy notes. Spoon this comforting brew into your favorite mug and savor the pure bliss of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Tea Ingredients:
- 3 black tea bags
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups water
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1.5 cups milk (2% or whole milk)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Infuse water with cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil over medium heat, releasing aromatic spice notes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and immerse black tea bags, covering the pot to allow rich tea essence to develop for approximately 7 minutes.
- Simultaneously, gently warm milk until it reaches a steamy temperature, ensuring it does not approach a boiling point, then set aside.
- Extract tea bags and cinnamon sticks from the fragrant liquid, then incorporate maple syrup and vanilla extract, stirring until thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately stream the warmed milk into the spiced tea mixture, creating a smooth, harmonious blend.
- Transfer the luxurious beverage into serving cups, distributing the liquid evenly to ensure each portion receives an equal balance of flavors.
- Serve the sweet cinnamon milk tea immediately while still hot, allowing the aromatic spices and creamy texture to provide a comforting sensory experience.
Notes
- Elevate the tea’s warmth by using high-quality Ceylon or Assam black tea for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Try alternative sweeteners like honey or agave nectar for different taste variations and dietary needs.
- Control milk temperature carefully to prevent scalding and preserve the delicate tea’s subtle cinnamon and tea notes.
- Consider adding a small pinch of ground nutmeg or cardamom for an extra layer of aromatic depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg