Soy Chai Tea
INGREDIENTS:
Chai mix:- 5 cardamom pods
- 5 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¾ inch piece of ginger, finely diced
- ½ vanilla bean, sliced lengthways and chopped
- 1 tbsp TurmeriX®
- 2 bags Ceylon tea
DIRECTIONS:
- In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle grind up spices and contents of tea bags.
- Place in bowl or 1 quart measuring jug.
- Bring kettle to a boil and leave to cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup hot water into the jug and add the honey and stir. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Add 1-2 cups of soy milk to the jug (according to taste) and stir. Let stand till cool.
This is your chai tea, it can be kept in the fridge for a few days if needed. Bear in mind, the longer it stands the stronger it will become. To serve: strain required amount into a small pot over low heat but do not boil. Serve at around 160°F.
Post adapted from TurmeriX Australia.
TurmeriX® Honey Lemon Shots
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ a fresh lemon, juiced (approximately 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp TurmeriX®
DIRECTIONS:
- In a small, microwaveable mug (like an espresso cup)- add honey and lemon juice.
- Microwave for approximately 15 seconds. (depends on wattage of your microwave). The honey should be liquified.
- Add in TurmeriX®. Stir to combine all ingredients together.
- Drink immediately.
Note- using raw, local honey will have added benefits. If fresh lemon is not available, you can substitute in 2 tbsp of bottled lemon juice.
TurmeriX® Smoothie Combos
Carrot, Ginger and Pineapple
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 large ripe banana, previously peeled, sliced and frozen (more for a sweeter smoothie)
- 1 cup frozen or fresh pineapple
- ¼ tsp TurmeriX®
- ½ tbsp fresh ginger (small knob, peeled)
- ½ cup carrot juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ juice small lemon
DIRECTIONS:
- Add all the ingredients into the blender, blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more carrot juice or almond milk if too thick. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more pineapple or banana. Lemon adds acidity, ginger gives more bite and TurmeriX® more warmth.
Other combos:
- Milk, frozen banana, 1 or 2 pitted dates, TurmeriX®..........Yummm.
- Coconut milk, banana, honey or dates, TurmeriX®.
- Pineapple juice plus a dash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, TurmeriX®.
- Mango, pineapple, almond milk, TurmeriX®.
- Apple, carrot, ginger, TurmeriX®.
Post adapted from TurmeriX Australia.