Walnut Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this simmered rooibos blend is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and do absolutely nothing else. The earthy sweetness of rooibos pairs beautifully with Ceylon cinnamon and vanilla powder, creating a flavor that feels almost dessert-like without any added fuss. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and a splash of coconut milk transforms it into something genuinely luxurious. Because this recipe is built entirely from simple, whole ingredients steeped right on the stovetop, there's no mystery about what's going into your mug — no blends, no fillers, no hidden extras to second-guess. Tree nut concerns can make flavored teas and spice blends tricky to navigate at the store, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. It comes together in under ten minutes and is just as lovely as an afternoon treat as it is a winding-down evening ritual.
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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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