Caffeine-Free Rooibos Chai Latte
A cozy, naturally sweet rooibos chai latte with steamed milk and warming spices—all the comfort of a chai latte, completely caffeine-free for any time of day.
A rooibos chai latte is the cozy version of a chai latte. Built on caffeine-free rooibos (level 0 on our scale) and the classic chai spices—cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and clove—it gives you all the warmth and spice of a chai latte with no caffeine at all, so it works at any hour.
The rooibos base does a lot of the work. Its naturally honeyed, slightly woody sweetness means the latte needs little added sugar, and it blends seamlessly with steamed milk into something smooth, creamy, and round.
The key is brewing the rooibos chai strong, almost like a concentrate, so the spices and rooibos come through clearly once the milk is added. Steep it longer than you would a black tea—rooibos won't turn bitter, so it can take 7–8 minutes to develop full flavor.
Froth or steam your milk of choice (dairy or oat both work beautifully) and pour it over the spiced rooibos concentrate. Dust with cinnamon and enjoy it as a morning ritual, an afternoon cup, or the last drink of the evening.
Ingredients
- 2 rooibos chai tea bags (or 2 tbsp loose blend)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or oat)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon, to dust
How to make it
- 1Bring the water to a boil, add the rooibos chai, and steep 7–8 minutes to make a strong concentrate.
- 2Remove the tea bags or strain the loose blend.
- 3Heat and froth the milk until steaming and foamy.
- 4Pour the spiced rooibos concentrate into a mug, stir in honey or maple syrup if using, then top with the steamed milk and dust with cinnamon.
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