Spicy Rooibos Almond Tea Latte

Guys, I have to admit something: I have been drinking a LOT more caffeine than a normal human probably should lately. With school, Thanksgiving break, black Friday, Cyber Monday, parenting and basically just breathing lately I have just wanted a) more energy and b) something with a little more pizzazz than plain water. Although I feel like I should say that we are pretty spoiled here in Arkansas with our delicious drinking water – no where else has it as good as we do!

 

Regardless, I’m still getting in a good amount of water on the daily, but even with that the caffeine thing has to slow down. Sure, I drink decaf at times and I like it, but why not take advantage of a good reason to hop into the kitchen and play with new flavors?

 

Let’s talk tea for a minute. I’m super picky when it comes to my tea, hot or cold, and while I certainly see the benefit in drinking it on the regular I can never seem to find my favorite flavors when I’m actually looking for them! See, black tea is fine but I only like it iced. Green tea is (in my humble opinion) only good when complimented with fruit flavors. And rooibos (red tea) is my all-time favorite forever and ever amen…but I only like it either plain or with spices. None of this orange or peach or vanilla flavor for me!

 

Roobios already has a naturally sweet flavor, and when you add a little sweet cinnamon and almond milk it really just makes it a cup of heaven. My favorite rooibos is from Republic of Tea (this isn’t an ad, I just really like this brand); the quality is great and super consistent! I also like to amp up the latte with a little coconut or MCT oil, plus it makes a creamier finished product, and the extra fat helps me focus about halfway through the day 😉

 

You guys, you could totally make the latte with any tea you like, but I would LOVE if you fell as deeply in love with rooibos as I have. Enjoy!

SPICY ROOIBOS ALMOND TEA LATTE

Makes 1 latte

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces filtered water
• 1 bag rooibos tea of choice
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2-5 drops stevia
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 small pinch each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger

Directions:

1. Heat the water to a rolling boil.
2. Steep the tea bag in the water for 5 minutes, then gently squeeze the water out of the tea bag.
3. While the tea is steeping, microwave (or heat on the stove) the almond milk until hot.
4. Add the tea, almond milk, stevia, coconut oil and spices to a large cup.*
5. Using an immersion blender, blend for 10-20 seconds to aerate.
6. Serve hot.

*Alternatively you could combine it all in a blender and blend for 20 seconds – whatever works best for you!