Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea Recipe
Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea is a comforting and aromatic beverage that combines the boldness of black tea with the warm flavors of cinnamon, sweet maple syrup, and smooth 2% milk. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon relaxation, this easy-to-make drink offers a delightful balance of spice and sweetness.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping and Heating
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Tea and Spices
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 black tea bags
Milk and Sweeteners
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Boil Cinnamon and Water: Combine 2 cups of water and the cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil to extract the cinnamon flavor.
- Steep Tea: Remove the saucepan from heat, add the black tea bags, then cover the pot and let it steep for 7 minutes to allow the tea and cinnamon to infuse thoroughly.
- Heat Milk: While the tea is steeping, warm the 2% milk using a microwave or a separate saucepan until it’s warm but not boiling. Set it aside.
- Remove Solids: After 7 minutes, remove the tea bags and cinnamon sticks from the saucepan to prevent over-steeping and bitterness.
- Add Sweeteners and Milk: Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract into the tea for sweetness and aroma, then add the warmed milk and mix well.
- Serve: Pour the sweet cinnamon milk tea evenly into two cups and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your cozy drink!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
- For a vegan version, substitute 2% milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.
- If you prefer stronger cinnamon flavor, let the cinnamon sticks steep longer but avoid boiling with the tea bags to prevent bitterness.
- Use good quality black tea, such as Assam or Ceylon, for a richer flavor.
- This recipe serves two, but can be doubled easily for more servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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