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Let steep for 5-7 minutes to create a strong tea concentrate.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the rooibos tea bags or loose leaves","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the tea is steeping, heat the milk in a small saucepan or microwave until steaming, but not boiling. Use a milk frother to create a thick foam.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the milk in a small saucepan or microwave","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose leaves. Stir in the honey while the tea is still hot.","group":"Assembly","title":"Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the frothed milk over the tea concentrate, holding back the foam with a spoon initially, then topping the drink with the remaining foam. Dust with a pinch of cinnamon.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pour the frothed milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use high-quality loose-leaf rooibos tea. If you have an espresso machine, you can make a 'red espresso' by using finely ground rooibos in the portafilter.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","noCook"],"equipment":["Milk frother","Small saucepan","Tea strainer or mug"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_sodium"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":350,"unit":"ml","note":"one large mug"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can brew the tea concentrate in advance and store it in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best consumed immediately after preparation to maintain the milk foam.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop; frothing will need to be redone."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frooibos_latte_15d7d98a44%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=93a12940-ec9b-4f73-b836-3e95e6dc8408","imageAlt":"Rooibos Latte — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["rooibos","latte","tea","caffeine free","healthy","warm drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Rooibos Latte","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:49:01.738Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:49:01.738Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_4b0c207f37","slug":"ethiopian-spiced-tea-kemem-shaye","title":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye)","description":"A fragrant and warming traditional Ethiopian tea infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4b0c207f37%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7ee7089e-ff3e-4cfc-8db0-b7df6b37f3a7","imageAlt":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye) — recipe cover","tags":["ethiopian","tea","spiced","hot drink","traditional","aromatic"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_aadeeef779","slug":"maghrebi-mint-tea-shai-bil-na-na","title":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na)","description":"A sweet, aromatic, and iconic North African green tea infused with fresh mint leaves, known for its digestive benefits and hospitality traditions.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Moroccan","North African"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_aadeeef779%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=79a6015b-29cb-4b5a-b6f3-5748a40e2125","imageAlt":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na) — recipe cover","tags":["tea","mint","hot drink","traditional","refreshing","sweet"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_df65475010","slug":"sugarcane-juice-with-lemon","title":"Sugarcane Juice with Lemon","description":"A classic, refreshing African street drink made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice balanced with the bright acidity of citrus lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_df65475010%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=12ee31e9-296b-4e78-b0de-cea38e88505c","imageAlt":"Sugarcane Juice with Lemon — recipe cover","tags":["juice","refreshing","lemon","sweet","cold drink","natural"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4}]}