Artificial Food Coloring Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, spiced, and naturally gorgeous in color, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and do absolutely nothing for a while. Rooibos brews into a deep reddish-amber all on its own — no dyes, no color additives, just the plant doing its thing. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of flavored teas and bottled drinks sneak in artificial colorings to achieve that rich, inviting hue. Here, Ceylon cinnamon and vanilla powder layer in gentle warmth and sweetness, while a drizzle of honey rounds everything out beautifully. The optional splash of full-fat coconut milk turns it into something almost latte-like — creamy, cozy, and totally indulgent without any of the ingredient-label anxiety. It comes together in one small saucepan with barely any effort, making it an easy weeknight ritual or a slow weekend morning treat.
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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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