Cozy Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea Recipe You'll Make on Repeat
Cozy, creamy vanilla cinnamon milk tea made with black tea, warm spices, and your choice of milk. Ready in 10 minutes and tastes better than any coffee shop version. Perfect for busy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Ingredients
- 2 black tea bags English Breakfast or Assam
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup whole milk or milk alternative
- 1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Steep tea bags and cinnamon stick in boiling water for 5 minutes to create a strong tea base.
- While tea steeps, warm milk in a small pot over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and cinnamon stick. Pour steeped tea into your serving mug.
- Add warmed milk to the tea and stir well until combined and creamy tan in color.
- Stir in vanilla extract, sweetener of choice, and pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Serve hot immediately, or let cool and pour over ice for iced version. Optional: dust with ground cinnamon on top.
Notes
Prevent Curdling: Always heat milk separately and add to tea (not tea to milk). Use whole milk or higher-fat alternatives for best results.
Sweetness Adjustments: Start with 1 tablespoon sweetener and add more to taste. Iced version needs slightly more sweetener as cold mutes sweetness.
Storage: Best consumed immediately. Tea concentrate can be refrigerated up to 5 days. Don't pre-mix milk with tea for storage.
Serving Suggestions: Top with whipped cream and cinnamon stick for a latte-style presentation. Pairs beautifully with breakfast pastries, toast, or oatmeal.