Some of the most powerful and healing elixirs are made with spices, fruits and vegetables you already have on hand. The elixirs are easy to make and taste great! These teas impart so many health benefits for your body for a variety of health concerns. The following teas assist you throughout your day, from morning to night time.
Morning Liver Tonic
This tea helps your body rid itself of toxins. Drink this tea first thing in the morning so your body gets a pick me up. Turmeric is a liver cleanser, antiseptic and antibacterial herb. Lemon juice is alkaline and helps restores balance.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces hot water
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- raw honey
Directions
Combine the turmeric, lemon juice, and raw honey in a mug and stir. Add very hot water and stir until well combined, let the tea steep for a few minutes before drinking.
Honey Matcha Energy Boost
Matcha has just a little caffeine and offers calm, sustained energy. It’s also packed with vitamins, chlorophyll and amino acids, which will make your skin glow and your body feel more balanced.
Ingredients:
- Place the matcha into a 16-oz. glass jar and add the warm water.
- Sweeten with raw honey.
- Add ice, shake, and serve.
Directions
Place the matcha into a 16-oz. glass jar and add the warm water. Sweeten with raw honey. Add ice, shake and serve.
Refreshing and Energizing
The combo of lemon, ginger, and cayenne improves circulation, boosts immunity and detoxifies the body, leaving you refreshed and energized.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. fresh organic ginger juice
- Juice from 1/2 organic lemon
- Pinch of cayenne
- 6-oz. of your favorite herbal tea. Brew the tea extra strong by doubling the amount of tea.
- 1 tsp. raw honey
- ½ cup ice
Directions
Combine the ginger juice, lemon juice, cayenne, and tea concentrate in a 16-oz. glass jar. Add raw honey and stir. Add ice, shake and serve.
Sleep Tea
Chamomile is a great stress reliever and has a calming effect on the body. This is an excellent tea before bedtime to help you wind down and it promotes deep sleep.
- 8 ounces hot water
- 2 chamomile tea bags
- 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, crushed
Directions
Combine the chamomile, lemon and crushed ginger in a mug and stir. Add very hot water and stir until well combined, let the tea steep for a few minutes before drinking.
No More Nausea
This recipe uses the soothing and potent effects of basil and honey to rid you of stomach pains, nausea and vomiting symptoms.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces hot water
- 3-4 basil leaves, torn
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey
Directions
Combine the basil leaves with hot water and honey in a mug and stir. Let the tea steep for a few minutes before drinking.
Tea elixirs are easy to make but what many people don’t realize is all the health benefits different herbs, honey and teas bring to the table for improving your health.
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