Rooibos and Vanilla Chai Latte

teas.co.uk · 15 min · Serves 2

You'll need

• 4 Tetley Redbush Pure rooibos tea bags
• 300ml water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 3 cloves
• 2 thin slices of fresh ginger
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or half a vanilla pod
• 300ml milk of your choice
• 2 to 3 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste

Method

1. For a deeper flavour, toast the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and star anise in a dry pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add the water, rooibos bags and ginger and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes so the spices infuse and the rooibos turns deep red; it will not go bitter.
3. Pour in the milk and vanilla and bring back to just below a simmer, holding it there 3 to 4 minutes so the milk takes the spice. Do not boil hard or the milk will catch.
4. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste.
5. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug, then froth the top with a whisk or a handheld frother if you want a foam.
6. Pour into two cups or glasses and dust with a little ground cinnamon.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/rooibos/rooibos and vanilla chai latte/