Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea (Print-Friendly Version)

A comforting milk tea with vanilla, cinnamon, and spices offering rich, soothing flavors.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Liquids

01 - 480 ml water
02 - 240 ml whole milk or almond/oat milk

→ Tea and Spices

03 - 2 black tea bags (Assam or Ceylon)
04 - 1 vanilla extract teaspoon or ½ vanilla bean scrapings
05 - 1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 2-3 lightly crushed cardamom pods
07 - 1 whole clove (optional)
08 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

→ Sweeteners and Garnishes

09 - 2-3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, or simple syrup
10 - 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
11 - Tapioca pearls (optional for bubble tea version)

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Place water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, clove, and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
02 - Remove from heat and steep black tea bags in the hot spiced water for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to infuse.
03 - Pour in the milk or plant-based alternative and warm the mixture over low heat without boiling.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean to the warm blend thoroughly.
05 - Add sweetener of choice, adjusting the amount to taste, and stir until dissolved.
06 - Use a fine mesh sieve to remove tea bags, spices, and solids, ensuring a smooth drink.
07 - Pour the tea into mugs, garnish each with a cinnamon stick, and serve hot.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Adjust sweetener quantity according to taste preference.
02 - For a bubble tea variation, add cooked tapioca pearls after straining.
03 - Use almond or oat milk to prepare a vegan-friendly version.

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