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Shatavari Rose Libido Vitality Tea

Shatavari Rose Libido Vitality Tea
Prep Time
5 to 10 minutes, plus 1 hour steep time.
Number of Servings
Makes one 16 oz serving.
Ingredients

  • Basic Version

    • 2 Tbsp oat straw (soothing nutrition)
    • 1 Tbsp linden leaf and flower (gentle relaxation and moistening)
    • [q:1/2] tsp shatavari (hormone, libido, and stress support)
    • 2 tsp fennel seed (flavor)
    • [q:1/8] tsp nutmeg (flavor)
    • 2 tsp or a sprinkle of rose petals/buds (flavor)

  • Optional Additions

    • [q:1/4] tsp beet powder (pink color, sweetness, libido support)
    • [q:1/2] to 1 tsp damiana (calming, uplifting, hormone and libido tonic)
    • 1 tsp tulsi/holy basil (calming yet energizing, uplifting, flavor)
    • 1 Tbsp marshmallow root (cut/sifted, not powdered) (moistening, subtle sweetness)
    • [q:1/4] tsp vanilla extract (flavor, sweetness)
Directions
  1. Combine dry ingredients in a 16-ounce container. Cover with just-boiled water.
  2. Steep for at least 1 hour, though several hours (or overnight or throughout the day) is even better.
  3. Strain, squeezing out all the mucilaginous and nutritious goodness, and sip hot or cold, plain or with added sweetener and creamer. Oat milk with honey or maple syrup is quite nice.

Cold-Brewed Tea with Orange and Raspberry

Cold-Brewed Tea with Orange and Raspberry
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus 12 hours brew time
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp black tea leaves (or 2 to 3 black tea bags)
  • [q:1 :3/4] pints cold or room-temperature, filtered water
  • 6 raspberries
  • 6 orange slices
Directions
  1. Add tea leaves or tea bags to a glass pitcher. Top with the water.
  2. Set pitcher in the fridge. Steep up to 12 hours.
  3. Strain out tea leaves or tea bags using a fine-mesh strainer.
  4. When ready to serve, pour tea into 2 tall glasses. Add 3 raspberries and 3 oranges slices to each glass.
Nutrition Info
31 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 8 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat (0 g sat), 17 mg Sodium, [nut:3] Vitamin C

Glow Aloe-ver Smoothie

Glow Aloe-ver Smoothie
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • [q:1/2] cup oat milk
  • 2oz aloe vera
  • [q:1/2] a banana
  • 1 cup green apple
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • [q:1/4] cucumber
  • 1 cup ice
  • [q:1/2] cup kiwi
Directions
  • Add 1 tbsp chia seeds, [q:1/2] cup oat milk and 2oz aloe vera to a glass and let soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Blend the banana, apple, spinach, cucumber, ice and kiwi with the chia, aloe, and oat milk mixture in a blender.
  • Garnish with a slice of kiwi.

Spiced Maca Cacao Libido Vitality Tea

Spiced Maca Cacao Libido Vitality Tea
Prep Time
5 to 10 minutes, plus 1 hour steep time
Number of Servings
Makes one 16 oz daily serving of brewed tea
Ingredients

  • Basic Version

    • 1 Tbsp roasted dandelion root
    • 1 Tbsp (unroasted/raw) dandelion root
    • 1 Tbsp roasted cacao nibs (or 1 to 2 teaspoons powdered cacao)
    • 1 tsp maca powder (preferably gelatinized)
    • 8 cardamom pods, crushed
    • 1 tsp dry ginger cut/sifted root (chips) (or 1 to 2 tsp grated fresh, or [q:1/2] tsp dry powder)

  • Optional Additions

    • [q:1/4] tsp carob powder (enhances the sweet chocolatey flavor)
    • [q:1/2] tsp beet powder (color, sweetness, libido support)
    • 1 Tbsp freeze dried blueberries, lightly crushed (color, tang, sweetness, vascular health)
    • 1 pinch cayenne (circulatory and sensory zing)
    • [q:1/2] tsp ashwagandha* root or powder (adaptogen, energy, libido in all genders, sperm health)
Directions
  1. Combine dry ingredients in a 16-ounce container. Cover with just-boiled water.
  2. Steep for at least 1 hour. It’s flexible enough to steep for less or more time. (Alternately, it could be simmered for 15 to 20 minutes.)
  3. Strain, squeezing out all the mucilaginous and nutritious goodness, and sip hot or cold, plain or with added sweetener and creamer. Almond milk with maple syrup is quite nice.

Bloody Mary Mocktail

Bloody Mary Mocktail
Ingredients
  • [q:1/8] tsp salt for glass rim
  • [q:1/8] tsp ground black
  • pepper for glass rim
  • 1 lemon wedge for glass rim
  • 3 oz canned tomato juice
  • 2 oz cucumber juice
  • [q:1/2] oz lemon juice
  • 4 dashes hot sauce
  • 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch salt and ground black pepper
  • Garnish, placed on one spear:
    • 1 lemon wedge
    • 3 cherry tomatoes
    • 1 cucumber ribbon
    • 1 jalapeño slice
Directions
  1. Combine the [q:1/8] teaspoon each of salt and pepper on a small plate. Wet half the rim of a highball glass using 1 lemon wedge. Dip wet part of rim in salt and pepper mixture. Set aside.
  2. In the larger part of a Boston shaker tin, combine juices, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and the pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Put some large cubes of ice in the smaller tin of the Boston shaker, and cover with a julep strainer.
  4. Pour contents of larger tin into smaller tin through strainer. Strain mixture back into larger tin. Repeat five times.
  5. Fill rimmed glass with ice cubes. Strain mixture into glass. Add spear of lemon, tomatoes, cucumber, and jalapeño for garnish.
Nutrition Info
40 Calories, 2 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 10 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat (0 g sat), 443 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin C, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6

Fresh Cucumber Juice

Fresh Cucumber Juice
Prep Time
15 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 1-2 tsp honey (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Directions
  1. Rinse cucumbers thoroughly. If you prefer a smoother, less vibrantly colored juice, peel the cucumbers, or leave skin on for added nutrients.
  2. Cut cucumbers into chunks, and place in blender. Add lemon juice, honey, and salt, if using. Blend until smooth.
  3. For clearer juice, strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher to remove pulp. Use a spoon to press down on the pulp to extract more juice.
  4. Pour juice into glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if using. Serve immediately. Leftover juice can be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition Info
With lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and [q:1/4] teaspoon salt: 58 Calories, 2 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 14 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat (0 g sat), 297 mg Sodium, [nut:4] Vitamin K, [nut:1] Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Potassium

Pear-Pomegranate Mocktail

Pear-Pomegranate Mocktail
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus 2 hours chill time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp whole cloves
  • 6 cups sparkling water
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 2 pears, cored and cut into [q:1/2]-inch chunks
  • [q:3/4] cup pomegranate seeds
  • Ice, for serving
Directions
  1. Place cloves in a tea ball or tea sachet.
  2. Add sparkling water, filtered water, pear chunks, pomegranate seeds, and tea ball or sachet to a large glass pitcher.
  3. Let mixture sit in the fridge for 2 hours to steep. Remove tea ball or sachet and discard cloves.
  4. Add ice to each of 6 glasses. Pour mocktail into glasses along with pear chunks and pomegranate seeds. Serve.
Nutrition Info
54 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 14 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat (0 g sat), 34 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Calcium

Winter Citrus and Pomegranate Water

Winter Citrus and Pomegranate Water
Prep Time
20 minutes, plus 30 minutes chill time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 1  mandarin orange, sliced thin, plus extra for garnish
  • [q:1/2] cup pomegranate seeds, plus extra for garnish
  • 8 cups water, divided
Directions
  1. Combine orange, pomegranate seeds, and 1 cup of the water in an 8-cup liquid measuring cup or a large bowl. With a potato masher or a muddler, muddle fruit until broken down and all juice is expressed, about 30 seconds. Stir in 3 cups of the water. Cover and refrigerate until flavors meld and mixture is chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Strain infused water into a pitcher, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids. Stir in remaining 4 cups water. Garnish with extra orange and pomegranate seeds. Serve in ice-filled glasses.
Nutrition Info
14 Calories, 0 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 3 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat (0 g sat), 13 mg Sodium

Bubbly Sage Cider

Bubbly Sage Cider
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
  • Ice
  • [q:1/4] cup apple cider
  • 1 Tbsp Herb Syrup with Sage
  • [q:1/2] tsp apple cider vinegar
  • [q:3/4] cup seltzer, chilled
  • Apple slices, for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh sage
Directions
  1. Fill a chilled glass halfway with ice.
  2. Add apple cider, sage syrup, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
  3. Add seltzer and, using a spoon, gently lift cider mixture from bottom of glass to top to combine.
  4. Top with additional ice and garnish with apple slices and sage leaves, if using. Serve.
Nutrition Info
127 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 32 g Carbohydrates, 24 g Total sugars (9 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat (0 g sat), 42 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron

Hot Chocolate with Coconut and Cinnamon

Hot Chocolate with Coconut and Cinnamon
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 vanilla bean (pod)
  • 7 fl oz (scant 1 cup) whole (full-fat) milk
  • 2 oz ([q:1/2] cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 oz 60% dark chocolate
  • 7 fl oz (scant 1 cup) coconut milk 4 long cinnamon sticks
Directions
  1. Split vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp paring knife. Pour whole milk into a saucepan, add vanilla bean, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and leave to steep for 15 minutes.
  2. Sift cocoa powder into a bowl. Finely chop chocolate and place in a separate bowl. Remove vanilla bean and drizzle milk over cocoa, stirring continuously with a hand whisk.
  3. Return milk to pan and bring back to a boil. Pour over chocolate and stir until all chocolate has melted.
  4. Return to pan and add coconut milk. Bring to a simmer. Serve in cups with a cinnamon stick in each one.
Nutrition Info
238 Calories, 6 g Protein, 5 mg Cholesterol, 17 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (15 g sat), 33 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Iron, Magnesium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B12, Zinc
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