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    Home » Recipe » Drinks » Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea

    Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea

    Published Oct 30, 2015 · Updated Apr 25, 2020 by Ginnie · 40 Comments

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    This post is sponsored by NOOK. All opinions are my own.

    There really is nothing more relaxing than a good book and a cup of this delicious Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea!

    Relax with a cup of Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea! | Hello Little Home

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    When I was a kid, I loved to read and did it nonstop, especially over summer vacation. I could finish multiple books a week for sure.

    It's been a while since I've read at that rate! Now I'm lucky to get through a book every couple months.

    So I was really excited to try the NOOK GlowLight Plus, Barnes & Noble's eReader.

    Of course, I had to channel my youth, and I immediately start reading Judy Blume's latest book, In the Unlikely Event. It's just one of more than 4 million books, magazines, and newspapers available!

    Relaxing with a cup of Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea and the NOOK GlowLight Plus! | Hello Little Home

    My favorite thing about the new NOOK? It's definitely the small size and light weight.

    It's light enough to carry in my purse, which makes it perfect for subway reading and traveling.

    And of course, it's perfect for curling up on a couch with my fave Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea!

    Relaxing with the NOOK GlowLight Plus! | Hello Little Home

    I've been sneaking in a few pages whenever I have a minute.

    The built-in ambient light makes reading equally as pleasurable in light or dark, rain or shine. I've been reading in bed more (no bright light to disturb my sleeping husband).

    And I can't wait to tuck it into my beach bag next summer!

    I love trying out new cookbooks, so I even downloaded The Gourmet Vegetarian Slow Cooker and got to work on a new recipe!

    Making dinner with the NOOK GlowLight Plus! | Hello Little Home

    The new NOOK has definitely helped me rediscover my love for reading, and this Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea is the perfect thing to pair with my new books!

    This wonderful, lightly sweetened drink is the definition of comfort. It's warm and creamy with a hint of cinnamon and so quick to make.

    A sip is like a hug in a mug ... especially when paired with a few cookies!

    Relax with a cup of Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea! | Hello Little Home

    How to Make Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea

    I usually drink my tea plain, but the addition of a few simple ingredients makes this Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea a delicious treat.

    To make this easy milk tea, you'll brew a batch of tea flavored with a few cinnamon sticks. Once the tea is ready, you'll sweeten it with a little maple syrup and vanilla, then add in hot milk.

    It only takes a few minutes to make this wonderful milk tea, which I love (almost as much as the yummy taste)!

    So grab your favorite book and relax with a cup of this Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea!

    Relax with a cup of Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea! | Hello Little Home

    Customize Your Tea

    Try customizing this Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea by adding more/less sweetener (my version is mildly sweet) or your favorite blend of spices.

    Cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves would all be wonderful.

    Related Recipes

    If love this drink, make sure to try some of my other tea recipes:

    • Chai Tea Mix 
    • Iced Green Tea with Coconut Milk
    • Iced Ginger Melon Green Tea
    • Mint Peach Green Tea Cooler
    • Berry Green Smoothie

     

    An overhead photo of a cup of Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea.
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    5 from 6 votes

    Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea

    Relax with a cup of this wonderful, easy to make Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • 3 cinnamon sticks
    • 3 black tea bags
    • 1 ½ cups milk (I used 2%.)
    • 3 teaspoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Combine 2 cups water and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan.
    • Bring water to a boil.
    • Remove water from heat and add tea bags.
    • Cover pot and let tea bags steep 7 minutes.
    • While tea is steeping, heat milk in a microwave or a saucepan until warm. Set aside.
    • When 7 minutes has passed, remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks from saucepan.
    • Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
    • Mix milk into tea.
    • Divide tea between 2 cups.
    • Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Feel free to substitute honey or another sweetener for the maple syrup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal
    Tried this recipe?Mention @HelloLittleHome or tag #hellolittlehome!

    Step-by-step recipe for making Sweet Cinnamon Milk Tea! | Hello Little Home

    What books have you read lately?

    P.S. Isn’t my cutest mug? I get so many questions about it! I bought it years ago from Starbucks, and I kind of live in fear it will break … ha ha. This Knit Hand-Warmer Mug is similar.

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    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    LJCM
    1 month ago

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to try it! Usually my goto lattes are matcha vanilla latte and Irish Cream Tea latte. Definitely adding this one to my list!

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    Ginnie
    30 days ago
    Reply to  LJCM

    You're welcome ... hope you enjoy it! I love a matcha latte, too 🙂

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    Laurie
    4 months ago

    There is so much advertising, it difficult to read the article and recipe. 🙁

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    Ginnie
    4 months ago
    Reply to  Laurie

    Hi, Laurie. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the feedback. I know ads can sometimes be annoying, but this blog is my full-time job. Without the ads, I could not provide the free content. If you'd like to view the recipe without ads, there is a print button below the photo in the recipe card. Just click that to either view the recipe without ads or to print it without ads.

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    Najia Safi
    6 months ago

    Hello, I don't have tea bags, just loose leaf black tea. Do you know roughly how much to use for this recipe? Thank you!

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    Ginnie
    6 months ago
    Reply to  Najia Safi

    I've only made this recipe with tea bags, but I'd suggest using 3 tablespoons loose tea. Let me know how it turns out!

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    Najia Safi
    6 months ago
    Reply to  Ginnie

    I will! Thank you!

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    Karen
    1 year ago

    5 stars
    I'm now addicted to this tea. I've had it every day for a week. I even bought decaf tea bags so I can have it later in the day.
    No maple syrup here, so I use 4 drops of liquid sucralose instead. Great recipe.

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Karen

    If you have to be addicted to something, at least it's tea! 😉 So happy to hear you're loving the recipe, Karen!

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    beinsfamily
    1 year ago

    I am excited to try this! My hope is that it will be a warm drink other than cocoa that my teenagers might enjoy.

    I've really never used whole cinnamon sticks for anything. Can they be used for making this tea again? Or do they spoil or lose flavor after one use? Also, what if I want to make a double batch of this tea? Would I use double the cinnamon sticks, or would the 3 be plenty to infuse the whole batch?

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  beinsfamily

    You could probably reuses the cinnamon sticks if you're making another batch of the tea right away (it won't be quite as strong though), but I wouldn't save the sticks and reuse them later. If you want to make a double batch, three cinnamon sticks would probably be enough, though it won't be quite as cinnamony. 🙂 I hope you and your teens enjoy the tea!

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    Jessica Kania
    1 year ago

    Tried this tonight, and it was delicious! Perfect for a winter's night!

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Jessica Kania

    I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jessica! Definitely a great drink on a cold day!

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    Shauntel
    1 year ago

    5 stars
    Yum! I just sent my hubby out for milk to try this deliciousness. 🙂 I tried milk tea at an Indian restaurant today and immediately left looking for a recipe that includes cinnamon (they also added a bit of ginger) Thanks for sharing!

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    1 year ago
    Reply to  Shauntel

    Hi, Shauntel! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tea. You could definitely add some fresh ginger slices to the steeping tea next time ... that sounds delish!

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    crystal
    1 year ago

    5 stars
    Awesome flavor.substituted Splenda for syrup.excellent. I actually stopped and picked up a book.

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
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    I'm so glad you liked it, Crystal ... and that you were able to relax with a book for a bit! 🙂

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    Tara
    2 years ago

    5 stars
    This was lovely! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe! Drinking a mug of this deliciousness right now!! 😊

    For people who are interested in making: We did feel that it needed a bit more Maple syrup, so we added about 2 teaspoons extra, (to taste), so if recommend tasting before adding the milk! We also used unsweetened almond milk, so that may have been why (less sugar). We frothed the milk, and that made it so light and a little foamy! Yum! I recommend that if you have a frother! Must try!!

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    Ginnie
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Tara

    I'm so glad you enjoyed the tea, Tara! And thank you so much for sharing the tips for those who'd like it a little sweeter. I love the idea of frothing the milk ... will try that next time! 🙂

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    Inara
    2 years ago

    5 stars
    This may sound odd but can you make this as a cold beverage as well

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    Ginnie
    2 years ago
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    Hi Inara! That doesn't seem odd to me at all, sounds delicious. I haven't tried it cold, but here's what I'd do: prep the tea portion of the recipe ahead of time (through adding the maple syrup and vanilla), then cool in your refrigerator. Add the milk cold and serve over ice. OR, if you don't want to wait for the tea to cool, prep the tea part as directed but add an extra tea bag (or two), then stir in the milk cold. Serve over ice (the melting ice will dilute the tea a bit, which is why you… Read more »

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    Andie
    2 years ago

    What Tazo tea flavor are you using?!? 😀

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    Ginnie
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Andie

    You have a good eye, Andie! It's been a while since I took these pics, but it was probably English Breakfast or Earl Grey. 🙂

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    celine
    2 years ago

    how much cinnamon do i add since we don’t have the sticks?

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    Ginnie
    2 years ago
    Reply to  celine

    Hi, Celine! I haven't made it without the cinnamon sticks, but you could try adding 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Maybe start with less, then add more to taste. Let me know how it turns out! 🙂

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    Amanda
    2 years ago

    Yum! Reminds me of a drink my dad would make me when I was little. He would heat up milk and add maple syrup. I also love black tea with milk! I’ll definitely try!

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    Ginnie
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Amanda

    What a great memory, Amanda! It's definitely a soothing drink ... hope you enjoy it.

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    Rose Maina
    5 months ago
    Reply to  Ginnie

    Can I use cinnamon powder if I don't have the sticks?

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    5 months ago
    Reply to  Rose Maina

    Hi, Rose! You could use cinnamon powder, but it will make the tea a little grainy. I'd recommend letting the tea sit in the saucepan for a minute before serving. That way, the cinnamon will sink to the bottom, and if you pour carefully, most will stay in the pot. Try 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, and let us know how it goes!

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    Malia
    5 years ago

    I'd have to say WATERPROOF that is genius!

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    Emily Thompson
    5 years ago

    I love that the screen lights up! i have an e-reader that's old and doesn't light up, so I really, really love that!

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    Leif Larson
    5 years ago

    Excellent blog -- I also love my Nook! Currently, I'm trying to catch up on the Game of Thrones tome.

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    Joan
    5 years ago

    Love to read and have a cup of tea. Great ideas Ginnie

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    Dakota palmer
    5 years ago

    My favorite feature is that it's a mobile friendly website!

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    Dakota palmer
    5 years ago

    I have never really drank tea. I need to try it sometime. You never know maybe I'll like it.

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    Jenna
    5 years ago

    Love, love, love Nooks!! They are so great to have!

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