Lactose Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this rooibos brew is the kind of cup that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and earthy-sweet on its own, but the addition of Ceylon cinnamon and vanilla powder takes it somewhere genuinely special — think cozy bakery vibes without leaving your kitchen. Every ingredient here is completely free of dairy, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess the label on a creamer. If you want a creamier texture, a splash of full-fat coconut milk rounds it out beautifully and adds a subtle richness that feels indulgent without any of the digestive worry. Honey brings just enough sweetness to tie everything together, and you can dial it up or down to suit your mood. It's a simple stovetop steep that delivers a mug worth savoring any time of day.
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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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