Elevate your cozy hour with the Irish Red Cream, a stunning fusion of bold South African rooibos and silky Irish cream liqueur. This isn't just a latte; it's a decadent dessert experience in a cup. By swapping espresso for the earthy notes of our rooibos and swirling in melted white chocolate, we’ve created a caffeine-free cocktail that’s as smooth as it is sophisticated.

Irish Red Cream

Prep time: 5 minutes | Serves: 1

The earthy notes of our rooibos perfectly balances the creamy sweetness of the white chocolate, while the Baileys adds a beautiful, warming kick.

Ingredients:

• 3g rooibos gemaalcha (rooibos powder/milled rooibos) Khoisan grade
• 30ml 90°C water 
• 200ml milk (whole milk or a creamy oat milk work best)
• 30g white chocolate (finely chopped)
• 50ml Baileys Irish Cream

·        Optional garnishes: Whipped cream and/or a dusting of rooibos powder.

1. Create your Rooibos Base: Place the rooibos into a whisking bowl. Add the hot water and whisk vigorously in an up and down motion until it forms a smooth, clump-free paste.
2. Melt the Chocolate: In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk over medium-low heat until it is steaming, but not boiling. Reduce the heat to low, add the finely chopped white chocolate, and whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the milk is velvety smooth.
3. Combine and Froth: Pour the rooibos into your favourite mug, and add the hot white chocolate milk. Stir well to combine. If you like a frothy top, use your matcha/rooibos whisk for a few seconds to aerate the mixture.
4. Add the Baileys: Stir in the Baileys Irish Cream. (Adding the liqueur at the end prevents the alcohol from cooking off and the heat from splitting the cream).
5. Garnish and Serve: Top generously with whipped cream and a sprinkle of leftover rooibos powder (or just rooibos powder on the frothy top). Serve immediately while hot!

Tip: If your white chocolate is very sweet, you can add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the milk as it heats up. It enhances the cocoa butter flavour and cuts through the richness beautifully.

To purchase our milled rooibos (gemaalcha), click here.