Recipe: Simple & Sweet Matcha Latte

🍵 If you are a matcha fan, you’ll LOVE this simple recipe. 

It will save you $$$ and you’ll also know exactly what’s going into your lattes! 

If you’d prefer it iced, prepare the latte ahead of time and chill. Add ice before serving.

Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup (60 ml) boiling water

• 1 tsp matcha tea powder

• 1 cup (240 ml) of your favorite milk 

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Directions:

1. In a blender, blend the boiling water with the matcha powder until foamy — be very careful not to get spattered with the hot water. 

2. Heat the milk and sweetener over medium heat until almost boiling. Whisk the milk until it becomes frothy. Pour the milk into a mug and then pour in the tea. Enjoy!

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Giu from Geo’s Gallery 

Recipe: Chamomile Tonic

🌿Anytime you feel like you need a little soothing, try this calming tonic.

It can be served hot or cold, and it keeps in the fridge for a couple of days.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups (960 ml) boiling water

• 6 bags of chamomile tea

• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 

• 1-2 tsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp raw honey

Directions:

1. Stir boiling water, tea bags, ginger, lemon, honey, and rosemary together in a large heatproof bowl. 

2. Steep, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Using a sieve or strainer, press on the tea bags to get as much liquid out as possible.

3. Pour into cups to serve or refrigerate. 🧘‍♀️

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by voltan1 from Getty Images

Recipe: Sparkling Kombucha Spritzer

This is so simple it almost isn’t a recipe, but the result is a refreshing good-for-you beverage you can enjoy any time of day.

Make sure to choose sugar-free sparkling water.

Mix-and-match flavors to find your favorite combo!

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces of your favorite sparkling water (unsweetened)

• A bottle of your favorite kombucha flavor

• ¼-½ cup frozen fruit, lemon slices, or fresh fruit

Directions:

1. Pour the sparkling water into a glass, then add the fruit. Add enough kombucha to top off the glass and enjoy!

Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Jane Vershinin from Getty Images