Ingredients
Tea and Infusion
- 1 cup water
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- Orange peel of 1/2 orange (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cinnamon stick
Syrup & Flavoring
- 2 tsp brown sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Milk
- 1 cup whole milk (or your preferred milk)
Garnish
- Orange peel twist or orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Make orange cinnamon infusion: Heat 1 cup of water to a low boil in a small saucepan. Add the orange peel and cinnamon stick and simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors fully.
- Brew the black tea: Strain the orange cinnamon infusion into a cup. Add the black tea bag and steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Sweeten and flavor: While the tea is still hot, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves completely, blending the flavors smoothly.
- Add milk: Warm the milk gently without boiling it, then pour it into the sweetened tea infusion. Optionally, froth the milk to add a creamy texture and a café-style touch.
- Garnish and serve: Add a twist of orange peel or a slice of orange as a garnish to enhance the aroma and presentation. Enjoy your warm, fragrant Orange Cinnamon Milk Tea!
- Optional iced version: For a refreshing iced variant, brew and sweeten the tea as above, add cold milk, let it cool, then pour over ice cubes.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with any plant-based milk like almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use fresh orange peel for best flavor; avoid the white pith which is bitter.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- Frothing the milk is optional but adds a lovely texture.
- The cinnamon stick can be replaced with ground cinnamon powder (about 1/4 teaspoon), added during the infusion step.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Tea
