Description
This refreshing Cortisol Cocktail for Weight Loss is a soothing and flavorful tea-based beverage that combines green tea, chamomile, turmeric, ginger, lemon, and a touch of honey. Designed to help support stress reduction and metabolism, this drink is simple to prepare and perfect for a calming, health-boosting ritual.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 Green tea bag
- 1 Chamomile tea bag
- 1 tsp dried Chamomile flowers
- 1 cup Water
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 inch grated Turmeric
- 1 inch grated fresh Ginger
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
Additional Flavor & Serving
- 1 tsp Honey
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Heat water until it reaches a rolling boil to ensure proper extraction of flavors and beneficial compounds from the teas and herbs.
- Steep Teas: Place the green tea bag, chamomile tea bag, and dried chamomile flowers into a heat-safe container. Pour the hot water over them and allow to steep for 5 minutes to fully infuse the water.
- Strain Tea: Remove the tea bags and strain out the loose chamomile flowers to clear the infusion.
- Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze fresh juice from half a lemon into the tea mixture to add a zesty brightness and enhance antioxidant content.
- Incorporate Fresh Roots: Grate fresh turmeric and ginger directly into the tea mixture, stirring to combine their earthy and spicy flavors along with their health benefits.
- Add Sweetener: Optionally, stir in a teaspoon of honey to balance the tart and spicy notes with natural sweetness.
- Let Sit: Allow the mixture to rest for another 5 minutes so the flavors meld harmoniously and the fresh ingredients infuse further.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a glass with ice cubes to chill the cocktail.
- Pour and Serve: Pour the infused mixture over the ice and gently swirl the drink to mix and cool before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey to make this cocktail sweeter or keep it naturally low in sugar.
- Grating turmeric and ginger fresh provides the best flavors and maximal health benefits, but powdered forms may be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
- This drink is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- The cocktail is caffeine-containing due to green tea; avoid late-day consumption if sensitive to caffeine.
- For stronger herbal effects, increase the steeping time slightly, but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: cortisol cocktail, weight loss drink, green tea recipe, turmeric ginger tea, herbal weight loss tea, anti-stress drink
