Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cups water
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2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
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4 cinnamon sticks (or 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon)
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4 vanilla beans, split and scraped (or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract)
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2 star anises (optional)
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4 tsp loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags (optional)
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Honey or other sweetener of choice (sugar or a sugar substitute)
# Instructions:
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Bring water to a boil in a small pot.
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If using cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, add them in the pot, turn off the heat, and cover with a lid. If you are using star anise, you can also add it now. If you are using vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, you can just add them to the pot but there is no need to steep, so you can skip the next step.
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Let the ingredients steep in hot water for about 10 minutes.
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(Optional Step) Add the black tea and brew for an additional 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
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Heat the milk in a separate pot until it is warm but not boiling.
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Pour the cinnamon vanilla infusion through a strainer into the warm milk to combine them.
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Add sweetener of your choice and stir.
# Notes:
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For an iced version, let the milk tea cool completely and serve over ice.
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This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated as needed.