Not So Plain Vanilla Recipe
A warm and comforting subtle vanilla tea.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener and Flavoring
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of loose black tea leaves. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the pot; add the bean pod as well. Cover and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher to remove the tea leaves and vanilla bean.
Adding Flavor
- 4
Add Sweetener
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey while the tea is still warm, adjusting the sweetness to your taste.
- 5
Mix in Milk
Pour in 1 cup of milk (or non-dairy alternative) and stir well to combine.
- 6
Finish with Spice
Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well blended.