Bedtime Rituals and Soothing Vegan Rooibos Chai Tea

Relaxing bedtime rituals are proven to calm your mind and body and prepare you for a good night’s sleep. Whether it be a warm bath, meditation, or soft background music, we all have something that we love to do before our much needed rest.  For me, it’s something warm to drink, and making sure that what I wear is as comfortable as possible.  This delicious Rooibos Chai is easy to make, vegan, and soothes my soul after a warm bath and getting comfortable in my all time favourite loungewear by Fay and Phable  .

Rooibos tea, or red tea,  is naturally caffeine-free, and a delicious healthy  alternative to black or green tea.   It has been grown and consumed  in South Africa, long before it’s popularity spread to other parts of the world, where it is  is now widely available.  I have used almond milk to make this a vegan  option, but is just as delicious made with regular milk .  A few spices added to the milk is all that is needed for  that feel good effect as your bedtime warm tea lullaby.

It is best to use loose tea leaves, as the flavour and intensity is stronger, but my go-to is a sachet of organic rooibos tea, steeped in a small amount of water just covering the tea bag.  While this is brewing, in a  pot gently warm a cup of almond milk with 4 whole cardamom pods, (smashed before adding to the milk so that the flavour gets into the milk immediately) 6 peppercorns and a small piece of fresh ginger (grated or chopped).  Once the milk is warmed and the flavour of the spices infused, add the tea and strain them all through a small sieve of tea strainer.  Add a little honey if you prefer your tea sweet and end  it off with a splash of beautiful cinnamon, and you have yourself a perfect vegan chai tea.

My new favourite loungewear is by Fay and Phable, its 100% organic, even down to the printing of the fabric, the beautiful wash bag that comes with the packaging, and the thread that is used to sew it.  It is pure luxury, and honestly, how can you not have a good night’s sleep when you are wearing something this gorgeous and comfortable. Click on any of the images and they will direct you to the website or FayandPhable.com  .    Take a look, it may just be your answer  to a great night’s sleep.