Hot Vanilla

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy saucepan, combine the ingredients and warm over low heat.
2. 2
   When small bubbles appear around the sides of the pan, remove it from the heat and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Place the pan back on the stove and rewarm the mixture, whisking it briefly to redistribute the skin that forms on the milk's surface.
4. 4
   Remove the vanilla bean half, scrape out the seeds with a sharp knife, and return the seeds to the milk.
5. 5
   Pour the vanilla milk into two 8-ounce mugs and top with sprinklings of cinnamon.