Gluten Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, aromatic, and naturally caffeine-free, this simmered rooibos blend is the kind of cozy drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Rooibos is inherently free of gluten, and every ingredient here — from the Ceylon cinnamon to the vanilla powder and coconut milk — is straightforward and clean, so there's no label-reading stress involved. The Ceylon cinnamon brings a gentler, more floral heat than the common cassia variety, and it pairs beautifully with the earthy sweetness of rooibos and the soft warmth of vanilla. Simmering everything together on the stovetop rather than just steeping in hot water pulls out a deeper, richer color and flavor — that gorgeous reddish-amber is your cue that it's ready. A drizzle of honey rounds it all out, and the optional splash of full-fat coconut milk turns it into something almost creamy and indulgent. It's an easy two-mug recipe that feels far more special than the effort it takes to make.
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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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