MSG Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow down for a few minutes. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy base that pairs beautifully with the floral warmth of vanilla powder and the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon. Because every ingredient here is a whole, single-origin pantry staple, there's zero concern about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your cup. Honey sweetens things naturally, and a splash of full-fat coconut milk turns it into something almost luxuriously creamy. The stovetop steeping method draws out the full depth of the rooibos without any bitterness, leaving you with a smooth, richly colored brew that smells as good as it tastes. It's an effortless ritual that works just as well as a morning warm-up as it does a wind-down before bed.
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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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