Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea
This Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is my favorite way to hit the reset button after a hectic morning. It’s a warm, indulgent hug in a mug that balances the robustness of black tea with a creamy, spiced sweetness that lingers just long enough to make you crave the next sip.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 high-quality black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick plus more for garnish
- 1 cup milk of choice Whole, Oat, or Almond
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tbsp honey or maple syrup to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 star anise optional garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and add the tea bags and the cinnamon stick. Cover and steep for 4–5 minutes.
- While the tea steeps, heat the milk in a separate small pan over medium heat until steaming.
- Remove the milk from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and honey. Use a frother if desired to create foam.
- Discard the tea bags and the cinnamon stick from the water.
- Pour the tea into two mugs, filling them about two-thirds of the way.
- Top with the warm vanilla milk and a dollop of foam.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, a fresh cinnamon stick, and star anise.