Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea: Silky Beverage in 10 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Infuse the cinnamon. Place the 2 cups of water and 2 cinnamon sticks in a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil until the water turns deep amber. Note: This usually takes 5 minutes of simmering to get the oils out.
2. Stop the heat. Turn off the burner completely and move the pan to a cool spot on the stove. Note: This prevents the tea from cooking and becoming bitter.
3. Steep the tea. Add the 2 black tea bags to the water. Let them sit for exactly 4 minutes without squeezing or stirring.
4. Remove the solids. Lift out the tea bags and use a fine mesh strainer to pour the liquid into a carafe or two mugs. Ensure no cinnamon shards remain.
5. Add the creaminess. Stir in the 1 cup of whole milk. You should see the amber tea transform into a silky, tan color.
6. Sweeten the base. Pour in the 1.5 tbsp of maple syrup while the liquid is still hot. Whisk briefly to incorporate.
7. Check the temperature. Wait about 30 seconds for the tea to cool slightly. It should be below 175°F (hot but not scalding).
8. The final aromatics. Stir in the 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract. Smell the floral notes bloom as the vanilla hits the warm liquid.
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