Wheat Free Cinnamon Rooibos Vanilla Tea
Warm, aromatic, and naturally caffeine-free, 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 gently spiced sweetness that feels almost dessert-like, while the deep reddish-amber color makes it look as inviting as it tastes. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and a splash of full-fat coconut milk transforms it into something almost creamy and indulgent. Every single ingredient here is inherently free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — it just works. Rooibos is a South African red bush herb, not a grain, which means it's a genuinely safe and satisfying alternative to teas that sometimes sneak in barley or malt-based blends. This is an easy stovetop steep that comes together in minutes and delivers serious flavor with minimal effort.
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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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