Cortisol Tea
40kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp dried ashwagandha root
- 1 tsp dried holy basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried chamomile flowers
- 1/2 tsp dried lemon balm leaves
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Equipment
- fine mesh sieve
- mug
Method
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon dried ashwagandha root, 1 teaspoon dried holy basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers, and 1/2 teaspoon dried lemon balm leaves to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat to low and let the herbs simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully infuse into the water.
- Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a mug, pressing gently on the herbs to extract all liquid.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon raw honey and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice until fully dissolved.
- Let the tea cool slightly for 2-3 minutes before sipping.