3 Unexpected (but delicious) Ways to Use Tea

The beauty of having natural, organic tea without artificial flavoring or added ingredients is how easily you can transfer them into any other recipe. After all, the key to wholesome, nourishing food is to keep it simple and clean. I’m one of those tea freaks who’s cupboard is packed full of every tea imaginable, and yet I still convince myself I need more. I can’t possibly sip more tea throughout the day, so my solution came down to sneaking tea into places it usually wouldn’t be!

Chia Seed Pudding

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I’ve experimented with different chia seed pudding recipes in the past; they were good, but something was missing. I finally found the perfect recipe that leaves my tummy and soul satisfied.  This is an even healthier, more delicious way to eat chia pudding.

P.S. I use 2 tsp. of the loose black chai tea from our apothecary in place of the tea bags.

Tea as a Smoothie Base – 3 Types

Is it just me who cringes at the idea of gulping down a cold smoothie to start off a cold wintery day? Your stomach is essentially one large muscle and introducing cold foods literally makes your stomach freeze up. Some body types and people with strong digestive power may do just fine, but it wasn’t working for me. I didn’t want to give up my nutrient rich smoothie, but I also didn’t want to consume something that I felt was sucking up my life force first thing in the morning. My solution? TEA!! All of the teas that I use can fit into one of three categories; Nutrient Dense, Flavour boost, or Energizing. I brew a cup of tea as usual and let it sit until it is warm. Not too hot as it will harm the enzymes and nutrients in the fruits and vegetables. Then add in place of plain water! Here are some recipe examples with a tea from each category.

Remember: if you can’t see yourself drinking a room temperature smoothie, you can always brew a pot the night before and keep it in your fridge and add to your smoothie creations as needed.

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Nutrient Dense Teas: While all of our teas have benefits, the medicinal value of the following blends can really enhance the quality of your smoothie. Most have a mild flavor that will mix well with anything you decide to throw in the blender. This is one combination that I find particularly enjoyable. Other Nutrient Dense teas from our Apothecary: Triple Dosha, Materna-Tea, Male Elixir (contains caffeine), Mother’s Milk, and Memory Tonic.

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Flavour Boost Teas: These teas are great if you want something a little more exciting than water but don’t want all the sugar of fruit juices. The possibilities are endless!

Berries work well to create delicious, synergistic morning smoothies.  Some of our great Flavour Boost teas are as follows:  Peaceful Peach, Fruit Cooler, Blood Orange Bliss, Provence, Pomegranate Blueberry, and Guava Ginger. Please note that some of these contain caffeine.

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Energizing Teas: Who doesn’t want more energy? Adding any of these teas will provide you wit a balanced boost to your day!  Not to mention all of their other qualities such as blood sugar stabilizing, metabolic boosting,  as well as their high mineral and antioxidant content. Other energizing teas available in our Apothecary: Blissful Berry, Strawberry Kiss, Tropical Mate, and Vitali-Tea.

Breakfast Cereal

Most nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains are coated in natural chemical substances that help protect them from predators and prevent premature sprouting while growing. Though these chemicals are very beneficial for the growth of these foods, they aren’t doing us any favours.

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This covering prevents our digestive tract from properly breaking down and assimilating the nutrients found in nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. By soaking these foods we ensure the removal of these nutrient inhibitors while enhancing the taste and nutrient availability.

Sure, pure filtered water will do the trick but why not add some flavor to the process? This is where tea comes in! Here’s my favorite combination using an organic apple& ginger infusion by Clipper Tea.

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