Brazil Nut Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, earthy, and gently spiced, this simmered rooibos blend is the kind of cozy drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, slightly nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the floral warmth of Ceylon cinnamon and the soft richness of vanilla powder. Because everything here is brewed from scratch on the stovetop, you have complete control over every ingredient — no mystery blends, no shared-facility tea bags to second-guess. A drizzle of honey rounds out the flavor, and a splash of full-fat coconut milk turns it into something almost dessert-like without being over the top. It steeps in just five minutes, so this is genuinely one of the easiest ways to treat yourself on a weeknight. The deep reddish-amber color alone makes it feel special, even when you're just making it for yourself.
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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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