Red Cappuccino - Rooibos tea cappuccino
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
South African
Red Cappuccino - Rooibos tea cappuccino
Description
Red Cappuccino combines freshly brewed Rooibos tea prepared as a concentrated "espresso" with warmed, frothed milk poured over it. The Rooibos tea is steeped strongly by using multiple teabags or a generous amount of loose leaf in boiling water, then mixed with gently heated milk that has been frothed to increase volume and create a light foam. Cinnamon and sweetener can optionally be added for extra aroma and sweetness.
The resulting drink has a rich, smooth mouthfeel from the frothed milk balanced by the slightly sweet, earthy flavors of Rooibos tea. Preparing the milk around 68℃ helps achieve optimal frothing without scalding. The beverage is assembled at a 50/50 ratio of tea to milk, poured carefully to preserve the foam atop.
This Red Cappuccino suits those seeking a comforting hot drink without caffeine or coffee flavors. It can be enjoyed alongside breakfast or as an afternoon treat. Optional cinnamon adds a warm spice note.
Ingredients
- 250 millilitre water boiling
- 4 rooibos tea or 4 heaped teaspoons of loose-leaf Rooibos, teabags
- 250 millilitre semi-skimmed milk or full fat milk
- ground cinnamon optional, for sprinkling
- sweetener optional, choice like honey, sugar etc
Instructions
Make the Rooibos 'espresso'
- Boil the water for the Red Cappuccino. Pour 125ml of water into each mug. You can also do this step with a teapot first.
- Place the teabags in the boiled water (2 x teabags per mug), or in the teapot. If using loose-leaf, brew the tea in a teapot as you normally would and strain into the mugs when ready.
- Give the tea a stir and let it steep for a good 4 minutes, or until you have a very strong, dark tea.
Froth the milk
- In the meantime, heat the milk. Don't boil it. The ideal temperature would be around 68℃/150℉. This will give you the best froth.
- Start frothing the milk with your desired method until the milk has doubled in volume. See blog post for ideas on how to froth milk without an espresso machine.
Assemble
- Remove the teabags from the mugs. If using a teapot, strain the tea into the mugs. We are using a 50/50 ratio of tea to milk, so don't go over the halfway line in the mugs to allow enough room for the milk.
- Slowly pour the milk onto the tea and scoop any leftover foam on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon if you wish and serve with your desired sweetener.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 127IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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