Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- Orange peel from ½ orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or preferred milk)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a low boil. Add orange peel and cinnamon stick; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain the infusion into a cup, then add the black tea bag or loose-leaf tea. Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.
- Gently heat the milk without boiling; pour into the brewed tea mixture.
- Garnish with an orange peel twist or slice, serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For an iced version, cool the brewed tea after sweetening, then mix with cold milk over ice. Adjust sweetness by trying different sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for varied flavors.
