Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Orange Cinnamon Milk Tea, a delightful fusion of citrusy zest and aromatic spices. This cozy drink is perfect for unwinding after a long day or as a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- Peel of 1/2 orange (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- 2 tsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or preferred milk)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a low boil. Add the orange peel and cinnamon stick, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the infusion into a cup and add the black tea bag or loose-leaf tea. Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract while the tea is still hot.
- Heat the milk gently in another saucepan without boiling it, then pour into the brewed tea mixture.
- Garnish with an orange peel twist or slice before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Café
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 107mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Keywords: For an iced version, sweeten your brewed tea while warm, then add cold milk and serve over ice. Experiment with different spices such as nutmeg or cardamom for added flavor variations.