Lemon Poppy Rooibos Dessert Latte

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Made this? Be the first to rate it

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

← All Recipes Shop Vanilla

Jump to recipe

Lemon Poppy Rooibos Dessert Latte: Lemon Poppy Rooibos Dessert Latte: a ceramic mug of warm tea latte with velvety milk foam

Lemon Poppy Rooibos Dessert Latte: a warm, milky dessert tea latte. Serve it hot. Makes 2 glasses in about 14 minutes.

Prep 9 min

Cook 5 min

Flavor Lemon

Serve Hot

Total 14 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

Adjust yield

glasses

1 tbsp (6 g)rooibos tea
1 cup (230 ml)filtered water
1 tbsp (25 g)lemon curd
1 cup (240 ml)pasteurized whole milk
½ tsp (2 ml)pure vanilla extract

Fresh ingredient guides

LemonsHow to pick, season & nutrition · 24 kcal per 84 g

Make it at home

As an Amazon Associate, VanillaGoods earns from qualifying purchases. We only suggest tools that fit this recipe.

Drink tools for this recipe

Scale it Simple syrup Sweetener swap Vanilla swap

Instructions

Heat the filtered water to 175°F / 80°C for green, jasmine or white tea, or 200°F / 93°C for black, oolong and rooibos. If using matcha, whisk rather than steep; otherwise steep rooibos tea for 3–5 minutes (2 minutes for white/green) and strain.
Whisk in lemon curd until thoroughly dissolved.
Warm the whole milk gently until steaming (not boiling); froth if desired.
Divide the flavored infusion into two mugs, top with warm milk and vanilla, then stir and serve.

Tips

Steeping green and white tea in boiling water can make the drink bitter; adjust for the product used.
If fruit curd or acidic fruit syrup is present, blend it thoroughly or serve immediately to minimize dairy curdling.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
Good with cookies, cakes, and pastries.

Made this?

Log it to keep your drinks, ratings and notes together in My Kitchen.

Be the first to share one.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make lemon poppy rooibos dessert latte?

Plan on 9 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store lemon poppy rooibos dessert latte?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make lemon poppy rooibos dessert latte ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Lemon Poppy Rooibos Dessert Latte: a warm, milky dessert tea latte. Serve it hot. Makes 2 glasses in about 14 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

82 Calories / serving

4.1g Fat

7.2g Carbs

4.1g Protein

6.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~164 cal · 8g fat · 14g carbs · 8g protein · 13g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.