Spicy Ginger Lemonade. Wake Up To Spring Tea. After a long winter, we often feel sluggish from heavy foods and hibernation.
But now spring is in the air and it's time to wake up the body and the senses! Here's an herbal tea to renew and nourish as we shift seasons. This tea has a refreshingly clean, bright flavor and herbs that gently support the body's ability to carry away waste, break down fats, and clear the blood. (Some people might refer to this as a "detox" or "cleanse," but I prefer to avoid such vague terms.)
The tea is equally delicious warm or cool, sipped first thing in the morning or throughout the day. Let's take a look at what's in the blend: Nettle: Stinging nettle has a long history of use as a spring tonic. . → Find These Herbs: Mountain Rose Herbs. Detoxifying Mint Tea Recipe. After-Dinner Belly-Soothing Tea. Most of us are familiar with that uncomfortable feeling that comes from eating too fast, or eating something that didn't quite agree.
Indigestion, overfullness, gas, bloating... However you want to phrase it, it's not fun! Fortunately, there's a simple, effective way to soothe the belly, and it comes in the form of a cup of tea. Digestive discomfort is something I experienced all too often before I pinpointed my food intolerances, and still deal with occasionally when I — knowingly or unknowingly — eat something I shouldn't. As a result, I've become well acquainted with home remedies for gas and bloating, as well as the stress that often accompanies these ailments. Detoxifying Mint Tea Recipe. Holiday Recipe: Hot Amarula Thai Tea.
If there is one must-add to your holiday bar setup this year it's Amarula.
This cream liqueur, made from the Marula fruit, is rich and creamy and delicious in all sorts of holiday inspired cocktails. In Africa, where the Marula fruit trees are plentiful, elephants walk for miles following the sweet scent until they find this sun-ripened fruit to feast upon. Lucky for us there's no need to trek hundreds of miles to have a sip. It's delicious on its own, on the rocks or even over ice cream. During the holidays, this liqueur is perfect for making hot cocktails with coffee, tea or even cocoa into a whole new and delicious experience. Edible Gift Idea: The Best Chai Tea Mix! This is one of my absolutely favorite things to give away at the holiday time.
It makes a great gift, especially if given with a hand-thrown mug and one of those long, involved novels that are best read in January. (Armchair optional.) It's also great to keep a few batches on hand as hostess or last-minute gifts. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. You can adjust any of the spices to your taste and even eliminate one altogether. The recipe below makes enough Chai to fit into a 1/2 pint canning jar and is easily multiplied out for larger batches.
Chai Tea Mix RecipeMakes about 12-16 teabags 12 green cardamom pods1/2 teaspoon whole red peppercorns (optional)1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns1 tablespoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1/2 teaspoon whole cloves1 4-inch cinnamon stick3 tablespoons chopped candied ginger1/2 cup loose black tea Preheat oven to 350° With a sharp knife, split the cardamom pods in half. Brewing Instructionstea for one (Images: Dana Velden) Turmeric Tea Recipe.
For a while it felt like someone was sticking a hot poker between my shoulder blades, particularly if I moved my neck in certain directions, like left or right.
And the mornings? Ouch. I'm not entirely sure what I did, but I think it might have something to do with lifting sixty pound boxes up stairs. Over and over. Apologies for the complaining, but it was something that had been bothering me for the past few weeks, and nothing was really helping until it occurred to me to bump up the turmeric in my diet.
One thing - use mildly hot water here, but not boiling - to help preserve the properties of the raw honey. . - More Turmeric Recipes - - More Drink Recipes - Turmeric tends to stain anything it comes into contact with, so be careful. 1/3 cup / 80 ml good, raw honey 2 1/2 teaspoons dried turmeric lemon lots of freshly ground black pepper Work the turmeric into the honey until it forms a paste. Vitamin C Tea Blend – QUITOKEETO. Vitamin C Tea Blend In addition to this favorite Turmeric Wellness Tea (that we love and keep in stock), we also regularly play around and experiment with other tea blends.
This has become a favorite - a strong Vitamin C Tea. It is much appreciated when we need a bit of an immunity boost, or for the times when we're stressed, over-worked, or just dragging a bit. Hibiscus and rose hips are both Vitamin C power houses, and I like to add a good bit of saffron, and lemon peel for dimension and flavor. We love the pronounced tang and vibrancy of this tea straight, but feel free to sweeten if you prefer. 3 tablespoons hibiscus, crushed 3 tablespoons rose hips, crushed a generous pinch of saffron threads 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel Combine all the ingredients and place in a container.
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