What is Moon Milk?
Moon milk is a soothing beverage that rejuvenates your body's natural vitality. It is infused with therapeutic herbs and adaptogens that pacify the nervous system, enhance digestion, and anchor your body, mind, and spirit. The herbs can be varied to target specific needs, such as alleviating stress, fortifying the immune system, or providing potent antioxidants to nourish the skin from within.
This warm and delicious drink is an excellent practice for attuning to your body's needs, embracing healthful herbs, and indulging in a tranquil evening of self-care.
Lavender, the primary herb in this concoction, is celebrated for its tranquilizing and comforting properties. It soothes the nerves, allowing you to relax and dissolve your concerns. Blueberries are added to enrich the moon milk with a robust antioxidant profile, while elderberry contributes to immune and digestive wellness.
FAQs
When should I drink Moon Milk? This beverage is ideal for consumption right before bedtime, especially when you're prepared to relax after a long day and need a good night's rest. It contains active nervines that assist in alleviating anxiety and restless nights, making it suitable for any time you seek tranquility.
What is Moon Milk for? The concept of this beverage is to provide a sense of tranquility in times of need. We've all experienced days when everything feels out of sync, and there is a need to decelerate and realign our energies. Establishing a routine or ritual can help synchronize our energy with the surrounding energy cycles.
Make it a self-care moon ritual
I firmly believe in the importance of energy and recognizing the energies around us. As the moon cycle progresses through its phases, we can harness this energy to channel our own, nourishing our soul and mind.
We all go through transitions or times when things seem out of place, or when making the right decision feels challenging. Such moments should signal the need to reconnect with your thoughts and trust that you are precisely where you need to be at this time.
Give yourself permission to center your mind, count your blessings, appreciate the small things, and embrace a sense of peace, knowing you are on the correct path.
Making your Moon Milk
Ingredients
Coconut Milk: Rich in healthy fats, this creamy milk lends a delightful foamy and milky texture to your tea. You may substitute your milk of choice. My personal favorites are oat milk and almond milk.
Rooibos Herb: This earthy tea is high in antioxidants and beneficial nutrients. It will give your tea a nice warm and sweet scent
Hibiscus flower: This bloom imparts a sweet, refreshing flavor to your tea and reduces inflammation.
Lavender Flower: We chose this powerful herb as our main ingredient. This flower contains active nervines which are natural properties found in plants that contain natural calming and soothing properties to help reduce stress, calm nervousness and ease anxiety.
Elderberry Powder: The perfect garnish for your tea; this earthy berry will add a boost of immunity and healthful properties.
Vanilla bean powder: The perfect way to top off your beverage and add some sweet spice
Honey: You can use a sweetener of your choice like stevia, cane sugar, or maple syrup.
Instructions
First, steep your herbs and blueberries into your favorite teapot or strainer. Make sure you steep for 10 minutes.
While the tea steeps warm your milk and froth your milk to make it foamy and cloudy. Pour tea between 1 or 2 teacups then pour warm milk over tea and stir in sweetener to taste.
Sprinkle and garnish your tea with elderberry and vanilla bean powders. Sip and enjoy your beverage and breathe out your worries!
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