Rooibos is a naturally caffeine free herb with a sweet, fruity flavor. Although it’s not made like a traditional latte, this frothy drink is the perfect sweet treat when you just need a little something to warm you up.
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As the temps cool down this pumpkin spice rooibos latte is our favorite cozy drink to warm up with. Read all the way to the end for the printable recipe, and for some more amazing pumpkin recipes from my talented blogging friends.
Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte Video
A recipe perfect for fall weather
There is just something about sipping a cozy spiced tea on a cool autumn evening or blustery winter day. We are finally getting some cooler weather, so it is now time to pull out my favorite fall recipes.
I have not made this recipe in a while and remaking it, I remembered how good this recipe tastes. This pumpkin spice rooibos teas is one of my families favorites.
We love to make it right after nap time for a sweet and delicious pick me up drink. My kids ask for rooibos tea often, and love the special way I make it.
I love rooibos, because it is a naturally caffeine free herb with a sweet, fruity flavor. I pair it with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom and vanilla. Although it’s not made like a traditional latte, this frothy drink is the perfect sweet treat when you just need a little something to warm you up.
What are the benefits rooibos?
Rooibos tea has a flora of benefits. According to Dr. Axe, “It’s packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, improves heart health, treats and may even prevent diabetes, may prevent cancer, aids in digestion, supports strong bones, helps you lose weight and achieve satiety, treats allergies, and keeps your skin and hair young.” You can read more about the benefits of rooibos tea HERE.
A word on the other ingredients
This pumpkin spice rooibos latte is full of healthy, nutritious ingredients. To make this recipe with the best ingredients, you want to make sure they are unprocessed and in their raw form. Usually, that means raw, unprocessed, and organic.
Coconut oil and butter are filled with good fats. Make sure to buy organic, unrefined coconut oil and 100% grass butter.
Raw honey is filled with vitamins and minerals. Unless the honey jar says “raw” it is probably processed and does not contain all the the minerals and vitamins raw honey has.
You also do not want to use imitation vanilla extract. Stone mill vanilla extract is 100% pure or you can make it yourself with this recipe.
Pumpkin is naturally filled with vitamins and minerals. It is best to make your own pumpkin puree to get all the nutrient available, but organic, canned pumpkin is fine as well.
As you might guess, you also will want to buy your spices organic. Not only will you food have more flavor, but it will also be pesticide-free as well.
I usually shop for my ingredients at Aldi’s, Trader Joes, and Amazon.
Who wants to drink Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte?
The short and simple answer is everyone! Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte is delicious and perfect for the whole family. My kids love it.
When is the best time to serve Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte?
This drink is best served immediately after blending to keep frothiness.
This recipe is perfect to drink in the morning with breakfast, or as an afternoon pick me up, or at night for a calming drink before bed. I love to drink this in the early morning when it is nice and cool outside, because this drink warms me up!
Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte Variation
This latte is delicious as a fall treat with pumpkin. But you can also enjoy the latte year round, by just leaving out the pumpkin.
Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte Ingredients
4 cups water
2 tablespoons loose leaf rooibos tea
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Optional: 2 tablespoons cooked (or canned) pumpkin
Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte Instructions
- Pour water into teakettle or pot to bring the water to a boil
- Add loose leaf rooibos tea to a French press or glass jar.
- Allow it to steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the leaves from the water, by either using a French press, or through a thin tea towel over a glass bowl.
- Combine the brewed tea, butter, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a blender. If you would like to make it with pumpkin, you can add that in now too.
- Blend on high speed for at least 30 seconds. This helps to create all that beautiful froth.
- Immediately pour your Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte into your favorite mug and enjoy.
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Other fall recipes
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Hearty Healthy Homemade Potato Soup
Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Soup
Cinnamon Maple Sourdough Apple Pie
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Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons loose leaf rooibos tea
- 1/4 cup butter, I use Kerrygold
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey, raw
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cooked pumpkin, optional
Instructions
- Pour water into teakettle or pot to bring the water to a boil.
- Add loose leaf rooibos tea to a French press or glass jar.
- Allow it to steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the leaves from the water, by either using a French press, or through a thin tea towel over a glass bowl.
- Combine the brewed tea, butter, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a blender. If you would like to make it with pumpkin, you can add that in now too.
- Blend on high speed for at least 30 seconds. This helps to create all that beautiful froth.
- Pour Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte into your favorite mug and enjoy.
Notes
- Coconut oil and butter are filled with good fats. Make sure to buy organic, unrefined coconut oil and 100% grass butter.
- Raw honey is filled with vitamins and minerals. Unless the honey jar says “raw” it is probably processed and does not contain all the the minerals and vitamins raw honey has.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This looks and sounds yummy! With being 19 weeks pregnant and wanting to drink something in the late afternoon, I don’t want to go crazy on the caffeine. The first trimester I dropped coffee cold turkey because of morning sickness. I think I’m hooked on drinking rooibos tea instead of relying on coffee alone.
This is really yummy! Next time I’ll make it with almond milk instead of water though.
I am allergic to coconut oil; can I use something else?
I’ve tried this twice, it’s very nice for the first few sips but then send watery.
Tried this recipe tonight and it is wonderful! My kids enjoyed it to, I’m thinking it will make a wonderful replacement for hot coco with these healthy ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
so happy to hear that!
When you are telling about the tea and making it on your video yours looks ground already but on the list to buy its in leaf form how do you know how much to do if it’s not ground and in leaf form. Thanks
The one I use in the video is the loose leaf. 🙂
Ooooh yummy! This looks amaaaazing! xoxo
Thanks Summer!
Question: Do you drink rooibos during your pregnancy?
Yes, I sure do! Its great for pregnancy.
Love this post, Lisa. This looks delicious and I learned so much!
Hugs, Jamie
I’ve never tried rooibos tea – sounds amazing, especially with pumpkin spice!