Rooibos Latte
This tea latte is my favorite caffeine-free drink to start the day.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 39kcal
- 2 rooibos tea bags
- ⅔ cup hot water
- ⅓ cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and pour ⅔ cup of water over 2 rooibos tea bags. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes, until dark.
Meanwhile, if using a handheld milk frother, warm tea in a small pot over medium heat or microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Use the device to froth the milk until light and fluffy - transforming ⅓ cup of milk to about 1 cup of frothed milk.
If using a latte machine, pour milk into a steel cup and angle the cup, moving it in a circular pattern, till milk is frothed and warmed through.
At the same time, pour the frothed milk and steeped tea into a mug, finishing the top with the foam from the milk. Serve warm. Taste and add honey as needed.
- If using loose leaf rooibos tea use 3 teaspoons.
- If using a French press, pour warm milk into the bottom and press up and down till milk is light and frothy.
- If you prefer a more milk-heavy latte, you can use ½ rooibos and ½ frothed milk, however this will decrease the flavor of the rooibos. You may need to add another tea bag or steep for longer for a stronger flavor.
- I find using oat milk, 2%, and whole milk to yield the best flavor and texture. If using oat milk, you most likely won't need to add honey to sweeten.
- For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle with cinnamon on top.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 111mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.02mg