Rooibos Tea with Milk: Here’s 6 Recipes to Choose From

Jul 2, 2022

According to an official survey by the South African Rooibos Council, 39% of respondents add some form of dairy to their rooibos tea.

It’s an easy way to change up a tea traditionally prepared with water. Adding milk opens up options for more ingredients and preparation methods, such as spices and sugar-free options. Thus allowing you to enjoy both the taste and health benefits of rooibos in a way that hopefully suits your tastebuds.

In this article, we cover six very simple recipes for making rooibos tea with milk. Enjoy!

(1) Easy Rooibos with Just Milk and Sugar: Kettle Method

Ingredients:

  • 1 teabag of pure rooibos tea
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup of milk (or less, as desired)

Method:

  1. Boil water in a kettle.
  2. Add the boiling water and rooibos teabag to a cup.
  3. Cover and leave to steep for 7 minutes.
  4. Remove the teabag.
  5. Add the milk and sugar.
  6. Stir well.

(2) Classic Rooibos with Milk and Sugar: Simmered on the Stove, for a Stronger Brew

Ingredients:

  • 1 teabag of pure rooibos tea
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar
  • 1.5 cups of water
  • 1/4 cup of milk (or less, as desired)

Method:

  1. Add the water and rooibos teabag to a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 7 minutes.
  3. Remove the teabag.
  4. Pour into a cup.
  5. Add the milk and sugar.
  6. Stir well.

(3) Rooibos Tea with Milk and Raw Honey: A Healthier Choice

Looking to drop the sugar and go for a healthier alternative? This recipe is just as easy as the kettle method. We simply replace the sugar with a dollop of pure raw honey.

Ingredients:

  • 1 teabag of pure rooibos tea
  • 2 teaspoons of raw honey
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup of milk (or less, as desired)

Method:

  1. Boil water in a kettle.
  2. Add the boiling water and rooibos teabag to a cup.
  3. Cover and leave to steep for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove the teabag.
  5. Add the milk and raw honey.
  6. Stir well.

(4) Rooibos Chai Milk Tea: Rich and Lightly Spiced

Chai tea, also called masala tea, includes aromatic Indians herbs and spices to the brew. With milk, it brings out a wonderful touch of gentleness from the rooibos that contrasts with rich spices to give a somewhat earthy rooibos chai.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Add the water and spices to a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, and leave to boil for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the rooibos teabag.
  4. Continue to boil for another 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Cover and leave to steep for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Remove the teabag.
  8. Strain out the spices, whilst pouring into a large mug.
  9. Add the honey and milk.
  10. Stir well.

(5) Rooibos Tea with Almond Milk

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Add the water, almond milk, cinnamon stick, and rooibos teabag to a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, and leave to simmer for three minutes. Stir often to avoid scorching.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Cover and leave to steep for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove the teabag and cinnamon stick.
  6. Add the honey.
  7. Stir well.

(6) Simple Iced Rooibos with Milk

Ingredients:

  • 2 teabags of pure rooibos tea
  • 2 teaspoons of raw honey
  • 125 ml of water
  • 100 ml of milk
  • Pinch of cinnamon powder
  • Ice

Method:

  1. Boil the water.
  2. Add the boiled water, rooibos tea bags, honey and cinnamon to a pan.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Cover and leave to steep for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the teabags.
  6. Store in the fridge for at least two hours.
  7. When ready to serve, add the milk and ice.

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