Coco Chai Rooibos Tea Blend
Warm up with the indulgent aroma and cozy flavors of this homemade Coco Chai Rooibos Tea Blend—a caffeine-free infusion that’s as soothing as it is exotic. This recipe combines earthy loose rooibos tea with a symphony of warming spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger, for a bold, chai-inspired base. What sets this blend apart is the addition of shredded unsweetened coconut and a splash of vanilla extract, lending a subtle tropical sweetness to every sip. Simmered to perfection with your choice of milk—dairy or plant-based—and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this creamy tea is perfect for a relaxing morning or a cozy evening ritual. Ready in just 25 minutes, this fragrant spiced tea invites you to savor the comfort of handcrafted flavors while reaping the soothing benefits of rooibos.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Loose rooibos tea
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 8 Green cardamom pods
- 6 Whole cloves
- 6 Black peppercorns
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
In a mortar and pestle, gently crush the cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns to release their flavors.
Break the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the loose rooibos tea, crushed spices, cinnamon sticks, shredded coconut, and the sliced fresh ginger.
Add 4 cups of water to the saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Stir in the vanilla extract and milk, then simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into cups or a teapot to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Sweeten to taste with honey or your preferred sweetener, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Coco Chai Rooibos Tea Blend!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 184 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 624 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1063 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
