Amazing 5-Minute Cinnamon Rooibos Latte
Create a warm, caffeine-free latte using the earthy flavor of rooibos tea, perfectly spiced with cinnamon. This recipe comes from our shared kitchen, a place built on friendship and good flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed strong Rooibos tea (about 2 tea bags steeped for 5-7 minutes)
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice (dairy, almond, or oat work well)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1-2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar), adjust to taste
Instructions
- Brew your rooibos tea extra strong. Steep your tea bags in 1 cup of hot water for at least 5 minutes. Remove the bags.
- In a small saucepan, combine the brewed rooibos tea, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract if you are using it.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Stir constantly.
- If you want a frothy top, use a whisk or a handheld frother to create foam while heating.
- Remove from heat. Stir in your chosen sweetener until it dissolves completely.
- Pour the mixture into your favorite mug.
- Garnish the top with a light dusting of extra ground cinnamon. Enjoy this warm treat!
Notes
- Anya suggests using oat milk for the creamiest texture.
- If you have whole cinnamon sticks, heat one in the milk mixture instead of ground cinnamon for a more subtle flavor, then remove before serving.
- For an iced version, skip heating and blend all ingredients with ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 120 (Varies based on milk and sweetener)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Low to Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Negligible
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Low
