For human friends
Attic Eaves Rooibos
A rooibos latte with vanilla, for storms over the rafters.
You’ll need
- ⅓ cup water80 mL water
- 2 bags rooibos tea (or 2 tsp loose)2 bags rooibos tea (or 10 mL loose)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract1.25 mL vanilla extract
- 1 tsp honey, maple syrup or sugar5 mL honey, maple syrup or sugar
- 1 cup milk240 mL milk
- a pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Steps
- Bring the water to a boil, take it off the heat, and steep the rooibos 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea, then stir in your sweetener and the vanilla.
- Warm the milk until steaming, whisk until frothy, and pour it over the tea. Dust with cinnamon.
Optional magic
When the thunder rumbles, wrap both hands around your mug. A storm can rattle the shingles, but it can’t reach a warm cup. Whisper “goodnight, storm,” and it will grow a little quieter.
For our human friends only. Please keep people drinks away from Sunny, Pearl, and your pets.