What Eggnog Tea Brings to Your Winter Cup
Eggnog Tea from Bird & Blend is a caffeine-free rooibos blend with cinnamon notes, created to taste like the traditional holiday drink. The catalog describes it as creamy and festive, and it is vegan with no added sugar. That makes it a useful option for an evening cup or for anyone avoiding caffeine.
Because it is a rooibos base rather than a black tea, you get the spiced, dessert-like flavor without the caffeine. The blend is loose leaf and comes in three pouch sizes, so you can choose a small pouch to try it or a larger one for the whole season.
Eggnog Tea at a Glance
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Eggnog Tea: Rooibos tea, caffeine free A caffeine-free base means you can enjoy it in the evening without worrying about caffeine.
Eggnog Tea
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Eggnog Tea: Creamy, caffeine-free rooibos blend with delicious notes of cinnamon The cinnamon and creamy notes are the core of the eggnog flavor, so you know what to expect before you brew.
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Eggnog Tea: Vegan, with no added sugar This suits plant-based diets and lets you control sweetness if you add your own milk or sweetener.
How to Brew Eggnog Tea
The supplied information does not include specific water temperature or steeping time, so use your usual rooibos brewing method. Rooibos is forgiving, but start with water just off the boil and taste as you go to find the strength you like.
- Measure the leaf: Use about one teaspoon of loose leaf per cup, or adjust to your taste. The 50g pouch is listed as making 25 cups, which gives you a rough guide.
- Heat the water: Bring fresh water to a boil, then let it cool slightly before pouring over the leaves.
- Steep and taste: Pour the water over the leaves and steep for a few minutes. Start tasting early and stop when the flavor suits you; the cinnamon and creamy notes should be clear without becoming bitter.
- Strain and serve: Strain the tea into your cup. Enjoy it hot on its own, or use it as the base for the serving ideas below.
Festive Ways to Serve Eggnog Tea
Once you have a brewed cup, you can take it in a few directions. These ideas build on the tea's cinnamon and creamy notes without adding extra sugar unless you choose to.
- Simple hot cup: Brew the tea and drink it plain. The rooibos and cinnamon notes are the main event, and there is no caffeine to keep you up.
- Eggnog tea latte: Brew a strong cup of Eggnog Tea, then top it with steamed or frothed milk. Use dairy or a plant-based milk; the tea is vegan, so choose a vegan milk if that matters to you. The result is a creamy, spiced latte that echoes the traditional drink.
- Iced or cold-brewed: For a make-ahead option, cold-brew the leaves in cold water in the fridge, then strain and serve over ice. The cinnamon notes come through in a lighter, refreshing way.
- Sweeten to taste: The blend has no added sugar, so you can add your own sweetener if you like. A little maple syrup or honey complements the cinnamon, but start small and taste first.
Choosing the Right Pouch Size
Eggnog Tea comes in three loose-leaf pouch sizes: 50g (25 cups), 150g (75 cups) and 300g (150 cups). If you are new to the blend, the 50g pouch is a low-commitment way to try it. If you already know you love it or want to serve it at holiday gatherings, the larger sizes offer better value per cup.
The cup counts are the manufacturer's estimates and depend on how strong you brew your tea. Adjust the amount of leaf to suit your taste.
What to Keep in Mind
The supplied information does not include allergen details beyond the vegan and no-added-sugar notes, so check the packaging if you have specific allergies. It also does not give a shelf life or storage instructions; follow the guidance on the pouch once it arrives.
Eggnog Tea is a seasonal blend, so if you want it for the winter holidays, it is worth stocking up while it is available. The 300g pouch gives you plenty for repeated festive cups.
Pouch Options for Eggnog Tea
- Eggnog Tea: Loose Leaf / 50g Pouch (25 Cups) A good size for trying the blend or for a small household.
- Eggnog Tea: Loose Leaf / 150g Pouch (75 Cups) A mid-size option for regular winter drinking.
- Eggnog Tea: Loose Leaf / 300g Pouch (150 Cups) Best for entertaining or for confirmed fans who want a season's supply.
