Vanilla Jasmine Milk Tea – Hot or Iced Recipe
Enjoy a soothing cup of Vanilla Jasmine Milk Tea, a fragrant blend of jasmine tea steeped with warm vanilla and cinnamon, sweetened with honey. Perfect served hot for a cozy moment or iced for a refreshing treat, this versatile beverage uses either dairy or plant-based milk and can be easily customized to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tea, Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 cup water
- 2 jasmine green tea or jasmine black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf)
Flavorings
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 vanilla bean)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons honey (adjust to taste)
Milk & Serving
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Ice cubes (for iced version)
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a simmer. Add the jasmine tea bags or loose leaf tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- Add Milk and Flavorings: Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose leaves. Add 1 cup of milk, vanilla extract (or vanilla bean), and ground cinnamon to the pot. Stir gently to combine all flavors.
- Warm the Tea: Heat the mixture over low heat for 2-3 minutes, just until warm and infused with flavor. Be careful not to let it boil, to maintain the milk’s silky texture.
- Sweeten: Stir in honey according to your desired sweetness, mixing until fully dissolved.
- Serve Hot or Iced: For a hot drink, pour the tea into a mug and enjoy immediately. For iced tea, allow the mixture to cool, then pour over a glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top or use a vanilla bean as a stirrer for an elegant presentation. Sip and savor your Vanilla Jasmine Milk Tea!
Notes
- You can use either jasmine green tea or jasmine black tea depending on your flavor preference.
- Adjust the honey quantity to your taste or substitute with a sweetener of choice.
- Plant-based milks like almond, oat, or soy milk work well as dairy alternatives.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, use half a vanilla bean split lengthwise instead of extract.
- Ensure the milk mixture does not boil to prevent curdling and preserve smoothness.
- Chill the tea fully before adding ice to prevent dilution.
Keywords: Vanilla jasmine milk tea, iced tea, hot tea, jasmine green tea, honey sweetened tea, cinnamon tea, plant-based milk tea
