HOT DRINK RECIPES
LEMON ROSEMARY TEA
1 slice fresh lemon
1 sprig of rosemary
1 cup green tea
Steep tea leaves or tea bag in a cup of hot water and add lemon and rosemary. Drink immediately.
Serves 1
Health Tip: Both fresh and dried rosemary are rich sources of rosmarinic, a natural phenolic compound found to reduce breast cancer cell growth.
Culinary Tip: Serve with ice or green tea ice cubes if you prefer cold drinks.
POMEGRANATE GREEN TEA
1 cup green tea cubes
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 cup filtered water
Combine all ingredients in a high-power blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Drink immediately.
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories 50 Fat 0 Carbs 7 Fiber 0 Protein 1
Health Tip: Green tea contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a phytochemical that provides protection from the development of cancer by reducing cell growth and genetic damage.
health Tip: Pomegranate juice contains nutrients that modulate estrogen receptors involved in the ER+ breast cancer subtype.
CHAI COCOA
1 cup hemp milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops of liquid stevia
Pinch of cinnamon
Optional:
Pinch of cardamom
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of black pepper
In a small saucepan, heat milk, cocoa, and stevia over medium heat. Do not boil. When steaming, remove from heat and add spices and vanilla. Serve hot.
If you prefer a creamier texture for hot drinks, use hemp or coconut milk. Or, if you prefer a lighter drink try rice, oat, or almond milk.
Serves 1
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories 101 Fat 7 Carbs 8 Fiber 0 Protein 2
Health Tip: Cocoa contains procyanidins that inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells.
WHITE TEA GINGER WARMER
2 slices ginger root
1-inch sprig of fresh rosemary
1 cup brewed white tea
Serves 1
Steep ginger root slices and rosemary in hot tea for two minutes and drink while hot.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories 0 Fat 0 Carbs 0 Fiber 0 Protein 0
Health Tip: White tea is a rich source of catechins and polyphenols that act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
CREAMY DRINKS
MATCHA LATTE
A lightly-sweetened creamy hot matcha drink that is so easy to make at home.
¾ cup hot coconut or hemp mylk
1 tablespoon hot water
2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
1 ½ teaspoons matcha
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine matcha and hot water in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Stir in sweetener, vanilla extract, and hot mylk of choice. Pour into a mug and enjoy immediately.
MACA MOCHA
A rich and chocolatey beverage with powerful maca for a natural energy boost.
1 cup coconut mylk
1/ ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon maca powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch ground black pepper
In a small saucepan, whisk all ingredients together over medium-low heat. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, whisking frequently. Drink immediately. Serves 1.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
A warming and spiced drinking chocolate with cinnamon and a touch of cayenne.
2 cups almond or cashew mylk
3 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon turmeric
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch cayenne (optional)
Pinch sea salt
Pinch ground pepper
In a small saucepan, whisk all ingredients together over medium-low heat. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Divide drinking chocolate into mugs and dust lightly with cinnamon.
Serves two.