Paleo Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this rooibos tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow down for a few minutes. 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 — almost dessert-like without any refined sugar in sight. A touch of honey brings just enough sweetness, and a splash of full-fat coconut milk rounds everything out into something rich and creamy. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which is exactly what makes this such a natural fit for anyone eating closer to the source. Ceylon cinnamon in particular is worth seeking out — it's milder and more nuanced than the cassia variety you'll find in most spice racks, and it really shines in a simple preparation like this. Simmering everything together on the stovetop rather than just steeping in hot water coaxes out a deeper, more layered flavor that feels intentional and satisfying. It's proof that eating clean doesn't mean giving up the small, cozy rituals that make a day feel good.
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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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