Care for yourself this winter with these mood lifting beverages.
Joy Chai
A warming and uplifting winter beverage to soothe the spirits and uplift your mood. Mindfully let go of tension, and make room for love and gratitude. A perfect one for a Valentine!
Recipe: (makes 2 servings)
- 1 inches fresh, grated ginger root
- 1 tbsp whole cardamom pods
- 1 tbsp whole, black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 2 sticks licorice root
- 1-2 tbsp rose petals
- 1-quart liters fresh water
- 2 teaspoons Urban Moonshine Joy Tonic ( 1 per each cup of chai)
- Add cream and honey to taste
Combine the spices and water in a pot on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes covered. Remove from heat and strain through a tea filter or cheesecloth. Pour into mugs and add cream and honey to taste.
Stir in 2 teaspoons of Urban Moonshine Joy Tonic, and enjoy!
Adaptogen-Spiked Mocha with Simmer Down Tonic
A calming, adaptogenic latte that helps to deeply replenish and restore the nervous system.
The combination of energizing cacao and maca and adaptogens like ashwagandha and tulsi make for a nice balance of herbal actions. Mood-brightening and deeply nourishing, treat yourself to this delightful beverage.
Recipe: (makes 1 serving)
- 2 espresso shots/ 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 1 tbsp. cacao powder
- 1 tbsp. maca powder
- 1 tsp. Urban Moonshine Simmer Down Tonic
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tsp. maple syrup.
- A large dollop of whipped cream.
- Dash of cinnamon powder
Warm the almond milk and hot coffee on the stove top. Transfer to a blender and add the powders, maple syrup, and Simmer Down Tonic, blend on high for 1 minute.
Serve hot and top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
*Extra add-ins:
- 3 tablespoons soaked cashews- makes it extra creamy and blend well when soaked.
- Replace maple syrup with a Medjool date, pitted before blending.
