Coconut Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this rooibos blend is the kind of cup that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your afternoon. Earthy rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and pairs beautifully with the floral warmth of Ceylon cinnamon and the soft sweetness of vanilla powder. A touch of honey rounds everything out, making it feel indulgent without being heavy. The recipe is written with a coconut-free approach at its core — the coconut milk listed is entirely optional and easy to skip, so you get a fully satisfying drink without it. Steeping the tea directly in the saucepan with the spices lets the flavors meld in a way that a simple bag-in-a-mug method just can't match. The result is a rich, reddish-amber brew that looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort.
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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)
Can be omittedfull-fat coconut milk
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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