how to make a rooibos cappuccino

Hello dear friends and happy April...

While my lovely readers living in the northern hemisphere are welcoming the beauty of Springtime, those of us on the other side of the world are delighted that Autumn weather has arrived...

And I have something deliciously warm and cosy to share with you today that is just perfect for those in-between days...

 "There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of Autumn leaves."  

~ Joe Wheeler

 There is just something comforting about snuggling up with a cup of something warm and a good book on a chilly day, wouldn't you agree?  

I have many favourite hot drinks including coffee, homemade chai tea and rooibos (sometimes called red) cappuccino.

I know many of my readers are not too keen on coffee, so perhaps this is the perfect hot drink to have as a treat when feeling like something extra decadent...

And the happy thing is, rooibos doesn't contain caffeine.

"Rooibos, meaning 'red bush'; is a broom-like member of the plant family Fabaceae that grows in South Africa's fynbos" ~ Wikipedia

"The leaves are changing;

I feel poetry in the air." 

~ Laura Jaworski

How to Make a Rooibos Cappuccino

I have several different methods for making a rooibos cappuccino...

One is to use a filter coffee machine if I am making more than two cups, the other is to use a french press, or a Moka pot.

I use one tablespoon of red espresso, or fine rooibos leaves per cup.

I then brew the rooibos tea just like I would brew coffee.
The difference between using a rooibos teabag and brewing red espresso, or fine rooibos leaves, is that using the leaves means your tea will be much stronger, which is what we want for our cappuccino...

Once you have put your tea on to brew, warm a little milk - about 1/3 cup of milk per cappuccino.

Now you can froth your milk.
If you have something specifically for this, then go ahead and froth your milk that way, otherwise you can pour the milk into a jar, seal and shake, or use a french press and froth the milk with the plunger.   Leave to settle for a minute.

 Pour the red espresso into your favourite cup and slowly pour in the milk, reserving the foam with a teaspoon.
Now gently spoon the foam on top.

To finish, drizzle over a teaspoon of honey and dust a little ground cinnamon over the top.

And there you are...grab your book, find a comfy spot and enjoy sipping your homemade red cappuccino!

If you do try making your own rooibos cappuccino, I would love to hear what you thought of it! 

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Well, dear friends, week one of lockdown has drawn to a close, and what a productive week it was indeed!  I have been able to check a good few things off my to-do list, but as fast as I do that, new things get added!  Thankfully there are still a few weeks in which to accomplish all these goals.

I am so thankful for the many blessings that emerged through this time of having to remain home, one being how families are coming together and drawing closer to the Lord...

I would encourage you to gather your family and spend time in prayer, the reading of God's Word and the singing of hymns and spiritual songs each day...  As Believers we need to stand strong and be a beacon of light for Christ in this dark and dying world.

Thank you for visiting today, friends!

It has been lovely to reconnect with many of you whom I lost contact with over the years...  

It is wonderful to see bloggers returning to their little corners of the web and seeking to bring hope, light and encouragement to others through their blogs.

Have a blessed, peaceful weekend!

~ Kelly-Anne