Description
A calming, wellness-focused herbal tea designed to help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and support healthy weight loss when paired with a balanced lifestyle. Made with adaptogenic herbs, magnesium, and zesty lemon, this soothing drink can be enjoyed in the evening or during a quiet break.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed green tea (or caffeine-free rooibos)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ashwagandha powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon magnesium powder (magnesium glycinate preferred)
- Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tbsp)
- ½ inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced or grated (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional, if using coconut water base)
Instructions
- Heat water to about 80–85°C (175–185°F) for green tea and steep 3–4 minutes, or steep rooibos 4–6 minutes in boiling water.
- If using ginger or turmeric, add now and steep 1–2 minutes more.
- Let tea cool for 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in ashwagandha and magnesium powder until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and stir. Sweeten with honey if desired.
- Serve warm and sip slowly, ideally before bedtime or during a relaxation break.
Notes
Consult your healthcare provider before using adaptogens or magnesium if you have medical conditions or take medication.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg