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