Seed Oil Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, earthy, and gently spiced, this simmered rooibos blend is the kind of cozy drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Ceylon cinnamon and vanilla powder give it a naturally sweet, almost dessert-like depth without any added sugar beyond a touch of honey. Every single ingredient here is completely free of industrial seed oils — no sneaky additives, no processed creamers, just clean pantry staples doing beautiful work. The optional splash of full-fat coconut milk rounds it out into something almost latte-like, rich and satisfying in the best way. Steeping the tea directly on the stovetop rather than just pouring hot water over a bag pulls out a deeper, more complex flavor that you really can't get any other way. It comes together in minutes and feels genuinely nourishing, which is a rare combination in a cup of something this 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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