Category: Drinks
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CREAMY HIBISCUS
Creamy hibiscus. More like dreamy hibiscus. Anyway, I can’t believe I’m sharing an iced drink in February. It’s unreal. Today was a beautiful and sunny 60 degrees. It’s the first day this year I didn’t have to wear a jacket. Pretty strange. The last few days have been sunny and it had me dreaming of…
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GOLDEN MILK
Golden milk is the queen of anti-inflammation. It’s the coziest of the cozies, warm and comforting with a slight earthy taste. It’s delicious and an easy way to soak up all of its wonderful properties. The recipe I’m sharing today is a base recipe. It’s the foundation of the drink but it’s meant to be…
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BEDTIME MOON MILK
Sleep is a topic I’m wildly passionate about. So it makes sense for me to share a bedtime moon milk recipe I love. It’s made with calming herbs that promote relaxation and ease. And it helped me get out of a rough time. Sometimes I meet people who tell me they have a hard time…
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VALENTINE TEA BLEND DIY
This Valentine tea blend is the softest and most delicate. I thought it would be appropriate to make such a delicate blend for such a delicate day. I’ll share with you how I made it. Valentine’s Day is weird for me. I love an excuse to have a theme and the fact that the day…
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BREATHE WELL MOCKTAIL
No matter how well I prepare for cold and flu season, I still somehow ended up with a stuffy nose. I haven’t got a fever or a scratchy throat, so I call that a win. I’m very grateful to only have a stuff nose but it still would be nice to breathe. As soon as…
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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE (MADE WITH TEA)
This Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect winter drink. Inside and out, it’s such a warming and nurturing treat. There’s something about snow and hot chocolate that feels like they belong together. But when you add spice, holy moly. Game changer. I’m naturally one of those people who is always cold. Like, even in the…
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APPLE SOOTHER MOCKTAIL
Oh chamomile. My favorite. I love the calming effect it has on me. Every-single-thing about it appeals to me. It’s got it all. This apple soother mocktail does too. I combined equal parts chamomile and skullcap and steeped them into a tea. These two ingredients were used specifically because they help calm my nerves. I…
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ELDERBERRY BLUEBERRY MOCKTAIL
I’m determined to bypass a cold or flu this year. I’m strengthening up my immune system, taking care of my nervous system, hydrating, exercising regularly and eating meals made mostly of whole foods. Nothing is going to stop me this year! I’m focused on finding creative ways to get immune boosting herbs into my daily…
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GINGER HONEY MOCKTAIL
I’m really enjoying making mocktails this month. This ginger honey mocktail is definitely a keeper and I plan on making it regularly this year. That’s the best part of trying new things and making new goals. Sometimes things stick and become routine. And this is a good one. A few weeks back I posted about…
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FIRE CIDER MIMOSA MOCKTAIL
Fire cider and orange juice, why didn’t I think of it before? This fire cider mimosa mocktail might be the push someone needs to try fire cider. And I’m all about that. I love it because of its simplicity. Anyone can make it with very basic ingredients. And accessibility is the whole point of herbal…
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HERBAL CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL
This herbal cranberry mocktail is sunshine on a cloudy day. Literally. Ok, maybe not literally but it brought me that sunshine feeling on a day filled with dark clouds. It’s all because of a little flower called butterfly pea. Butterly pea produces a gorgeous blue hue when it’s steeped into a tea and it’s responsible…
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GINGER OXYMEL
Ginger has been used for generations to help aid in nausea, inflammation and digestion. It’s been used in multiple herbal traditions across the globe and is still widely used today. Nearly found in every grocery store across the country, it’s one of the easiest herbs to access. I have to admit, I had to learn…
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DANDELION MOCHA
I’ve been on a big anti-inflammatory journey. This dandelion mocha is part of it. I’ve always been very careful about the food I consume but until recently, I’ve never thought about inflammation. I was diagnosed with a rare migraine disorder that causes constant inflammation, continuous headaches and migraines on the right side of my head.…
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GINGER YERBA MATE SPARKLER
Although today doesn’t feel like it, warmer days are upon us! That means ice tea and coffee season! I’ll share one of my dreamiest iced tea recipes, I call it a ginger Yerba mate sparkler. This recipe contains no alcohol so it’s totally kid-friendly. If you’re more inclined to go the boozy way, put a…
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MINT TEA MOJITO RECIPE
What is the perfect drink for mint lovers? Mojitos! Today I’m sharing a recipe that will spruce up your traditional mojito recipe with one simple addition. Mint tea simple syrup! I use mint tea simple syrup to make the perfect mint tea mojito recipe. To begin, brew mint tea and reserve 1/2 cup. In a…
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FOAMY EGG COFFEE RECIPE
Have you ever tried Egg coffee? It’s commonly found in Vietnam, also known as Cà phê trứng. It consists of coffee with whipped egg yolk that creates the foamiest coffee that can be easily made at home. You can read more about the history here. It literally takes seconds to make and I definitely recommend…
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CREAMY IRISH COFFEE FLOAT RECIPE
I can’t think of anything better than coffee, booze and ice cream. St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner so what could be more appropriate, right? This creamy Irish coffee float recipe will be a big hit this year. Give it a try and let me know what you think. What is Irish coffee?…
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SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE
As far as hot drinks go, hot chocolate takes the cake. There’s something so nostalgic about it. I’m not quite sure what it is, but I always want hot chocolate! What about spiked hot chocolate? It is, after all, Valentine’s Day, so why not? I’m going to show you my favorite boozy hot chocolate recipe.…