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As the sun sets and the moon takes center stage, it's time to unwind, relax and prepare your mind and body for a peaceful night's rest. But how about adding a little twist to your night-time ritual? Let us introduce you to our Dreamy Coconut-Cinnamon Latte, a delicious and sleep-enhancing nightcap that's not just good, but good for you!
How This Latte Works To Help You Drift Into Dreamland
Sleep is an indispensable part of our well-being, but often, life's stressors can make getting good sleep quite difficult. That's why this Dreamy Coconut-Cinnamon Latte is crafted with our Cortisol Evening Tea blend – a powerful blend that brings together the powerful effects of five incredible herbs to ensure you enjoy restful and rejuvenating sleep:
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Skullcap: Imagine a switch that turns off tension and stress in your body. That's what skullcap does for you. It brings calm and quiet to your stressed-out nervous system, perfect for when you're winding down.
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Oatstraw: Oatstraw is strengthening and fortifying to the mind and nervous system, letting the day's stress melt away and setting the stage for a peaceful night's sleep.
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Ashwagandha: This potent adaptogen calms and soothes your body, and protects you from the negative effects of stress when enjoyed regularly. Unlike synthetic sleep aids, ashwagandha encourages your body's natural sleep processes, helping you wake up non-groggy, energized and refreshed.
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Nettles: This rich and nutritious herb is a secret weapon against restlessness. It provides a dose of important minerals and other nutrients that your body needs, turning your inner chaos into tranquility.
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Dandelion root: This beloved herb helps your body restore itself during sleep. Dandelion root has a special relationship with your liver, helping your body release and heal while you rest.
Each of these herbs contributes to making this power-packed blend not just tasty, but also super effective. The addition of coconut milk to this recipe provides healthy fats to stabilize your blood sugar through the night, while cinnamon adds a sweet spice and helps in further relaxation.
Learn more about the benefits of Cortisol Evening Tea here.
The Ingredients You Need For Your Sleepy Time Latte
- 1 teaspoon Cortisol Evening Tea
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
- Additional cinnamon for garnish
Directions: How To Craft Your Sleep Latte
- Start by brewing the Cortisol Evening Tea: steep a teaspoon in 1 cup of hot water. Let it steep for about 10 minutes to fully extract the beneficial properties of the herbs.
- While your tea is steeping, gently warm the coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Be careful to not let it boil.
- As the coconut milk warms, add in the ground cinnamon and cardamom, stirring well to ensure they are fully incorporated.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If you prefer a sweeter latte, now is the time to add in your maple syrup. Start with one teaspoon, taste, and add more if desired.
- Pour your brewed and strained Cortisol Evening Tea tea into a large mug. Slowly pour your spiced coconut milk into the mug with the tea, stirring gently to blend.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, and enjoy!
Sip it slowly before bed, and let the soothing flavors lull you into a peaceful state of relaxation. Sleep well knowing that you're nourishing your body and taking that much needed time for self-care. Sweet dreams!
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