Lupin Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, earthy, and gently spiced, this simmered rooibos blend is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and do absolutely nothing for a while. The Ceylon cinnamon adds a softer, more delicate heat than regular cinnamon, and the vanilla powder rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that feels almost dessert-like. A drizzle of honey brings it all together, and the optional splash of full-fat coconut milk turns it into something genuinely creamy and indulgent. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, single-ingredient pantry staples, it sidesteps the hidden additives and fillers that can sneak into packaged teas and flavored blends. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, so this is just as lovely in the evening as it is first thing in the morning. The stovetop steeping method pulls more depth from the loose-leaf tea than a standard mug infusion, giving you that rich reddish-amber color and a fuller, more complex flavor in every sip.
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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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