Carrageenan Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, earthy, and gently spiced, this rooibos blend is the kind of cup you want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, slightly nutty base that pairs beautifully with the floral depth of vanilla powder and the subtle heat of Ceylon cinnamon. One of the trickiest parts of buying ready-made flavored teas or creamers is that many contain carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer — a common additive in canned coconut milks and commercial tea blends alike. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to vet, and if you choose to add coconut milk, you're in full control of which brand goes into your mug. The honey rounds everything out with a soft sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking. Simmering the spices directly in the water rather than just steeping them coaxes out a richer, more layered flavor than a standard tea bag ever could. It's a simple, satisfying ritual that takes almost no effort and delivers something that genuinely tastes special.
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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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