Almond Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, earthy, and lightly spiced, this simmered rooibos blend is the kind of cozy drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Ceylon cinnamon adds a gentle, almost floral heat that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of rooibos and the soft depth of vanilla powder. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and a splash of full-fat coconut milk makes it feel genuinely indulgent without any dairy. Many flavored teas and spiced lattes sold in cafés or packaged on store shelves sneak in almond milk or almond-based syrups, so brewing your own is a smart and satisfying workaround. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, and the whole process comes together in a single saucepan in just minutes. It's equally lovely as a morning ritual or a wind-down evening drink, and the deep reddish-amber color makes it almost too pretty to sip.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp loose-leaf rooibos tea
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder
- ⅛ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1–2 tsp honey, or to taste
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, rooibos tea, vanilla powder, and Ceylon cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep reddish-amber.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add more honey if desired.
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