A Vanilla Rooibos Chai Latte is a delightful twist on the traditional chai latte, incorporating the rich flavors of vanilla and rooibos tea. Here’s a simple recipe to make one at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 rooibos tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose rooibos tea
- 1/2 teaspoon chai spice blend (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Sweetener of choice (optional, to taste)
- Whipped cream or frothed milk for topping (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the rooibos tea bag or loose rooibos tea. Let it steep for about 5-7 minutes, or until desired strength is reached.
- Remove the tea bag or strain out the loose tea.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and add the chai spice blend, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir to combine.
- Heat the mixture until it’s warmed through, but be careful not to boil.
- If desired, add sweetener to taste. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
- Once heated to your liking, remove from heat and pour the latte into a mug.
- If desired, top with whipped cream or frothed milk.
- Optional: Sprinkle ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Vanilla Rooibos Chai Latte!
Feel free to adjust the proportions of ingredients according to your taste preferences, and don’t hesitate to experiment with different types of milk or sweeteners to customize the latte to your liking. Enjoy!
