Description
A warm and comforting beverage combining sweet vanilla, earthy cinnamon, and creamy milk, perfect for cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons black tea
- 2 cups whole milk or non-dairy alternative
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar or honey (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water in a small saucepan.
- Add 2 teaspoons of black tea to the boiling water and steep for 3-5 minutes.
- In another saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk without boiling it.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon into the milk.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or honey to the milk mixture, according to taste.
- Strain the brewed tea into the milk mixture, stirring gently.
- Serve in mugs and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.
Notes
For a different flavor, try substituting black tea with chai or green tea. Serve with scones or cookies for an afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: tea, cozy drink, vanilla, cinnamon, comfort food