Ingredients
Warm up to this cuppa while sitting by the fireplace or reading a good book. A relaxing way to start or end a cold winter day. This tea latte is simple to make and you don’t need any fancy equipment.
- 2 cups (500 mL) milk (2%)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 black tea bags (such as Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Orange Pekoe)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
Preparation
In a small saucepan, set over medium-low heat; combine milk and cinnamon sticks. Heat until bubbles form around the edge and milk is steaming. Remove from heat and add tea bags; Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks, pressing gently on tea bags.
Whisk in maple syrup and vanilla until frothy on top.
Pour into two warmed mugs. Add cinnamon sticks, if desired to cups to serve.
RECIPE TIP
- You can use your favourite calcium fortified alternative beverage in place of milk.
- If you don’t have cinnamon sticks you can substitue a generous pinch of cinnamon.
Nutritional Information
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150
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5g
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1.5g
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20mg
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115mg
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0g
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19g
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19g
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1%
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17%
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1%
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0.5 µg
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0.5 µg
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300mg
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8g
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30mg
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
