Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea (Print-Friendly Version)
A cozy, aromatic drink blending creamy milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Serve warm or iced for a delightful treat.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Base
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500 ml water
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500 ml milk, dairy or plant-based
→ Flavorings
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4 cinnamon sticks or 10 ml ground cinnamon
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4 vanilla beans, split and scraped or 20 ml vanilla extract
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2 whole star anise, optional
→ Tea
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20 ml loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags, optional
→ Sweetener
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Honey, sugar, or preferred sweetener to taste
# How to Prepare:
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Bring 500 ml water to a boil in a small saucepan.
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If using cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, add them with star anise to the boiling water. Turn off heat and cover with a lid to steep. If using ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, add directly to water and skip the steeping.
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Allow the cinnamon, vanilla, and star anise to infuse in the hot water for 10 minutes.
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For black tea, add loose-leaf tea or tea bags to the infusion and steep an additional 3 to 5 minutes, adjusting for desired strength.
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Gently heat 500 ml milk in a separate saucepan until warm but not boiling.
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Pour the cinnamon-vanilla infusion through a fine strainer into the warm milk, discarding solids.
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Stir in honey, sugar, or your preferred sweetener to taste. Serve hot, or let cool and serve over ice for a chilled beverage.
# Extra Tips:
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For a vegan version, choose plant-based milk and a vegan sweetener such as maple syrup or agave.
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Adjust cinnamon and vanilla quantities to match desired intensity.