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

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Recipe: Healthy Homemade Tea & Coffee Creamer

If you love a little shot of creamer in your coffee or tea, this recipe will let you do that AND feel good about it! It’s a game-changer!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of non-dairy milk (coconut, hemp, pea, almond, cashew – your choice!)

• 2 pitted dates

• Splash of pure vanilla

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• (to make a mocha creamer, add 1-2 tbsp of raw cacao powder)

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust flavorings.

2. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Be sure to mix it well before each use!

Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva Scukrov

Recipe: Matcha Tea Latte

You’ll love this simple and versatile tea latte that’s a perfect mid-afternoon energy and mood booster!

Feel free to experiment with the amount of each ingredient till you find the perfect combo that suits your needs/taste. If you enjoy the taste of matcha, adding more will give you extra zing. Boosting the coconut oil will make this latte richer.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened nut milk (cashew, almond, or coconut - whatever you have on-hand!)

• ¼ tsp Matcha green tea powder

• ½ Tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• ½ Tbsp coconut oil

Directions:

1. Warm the nut milk in a small pan over medium heat as you set a kettle to boil with water. While you’re waiting, add the matcha powder to a mug. When the water has been boiling for 1-2 minutes, add ¼ cup of it to the mug, mixing it briskly with the matcha.

2. Remove the nut milk from the stove and add the honey and coconut oil.

3. Careful, so you don’t burn yourself, whisk the mixture until it’s frothy. You can also put this in a blender to create a froth.

4. Pour the nut milk mixture over the matcha and drink up!

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