Sesame Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this simmered tea blends earthy rooibos with the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and the soft sweetness of vanilla powder. The result is a rich reddish-amber cup that feels like a hug from the inside out. A splash of full-fat coconut milk swirled in at the end adds a creamy, almost dessert-like finish that makes it feel genuinely indulgent. Because everything here is brewed from scratch on the stovetop, you have complete control over every single ingredient — no mystery blends, no shared-facility packaging to second-guess. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, so this is just as lovely as an evening wind-down drink as it is a cozy morning ritual. Honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, and the whole thing comes together in under ten minutes with barely any cleanup.
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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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