Description
A refreshing Brazilian drink made with herbal ingredients, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)
- 1 tablespoon butterfly pea flowers
- 1 teaspoon yerba mate tea
- ½ teaspoon camu camu powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger extract or grated fresh ginger
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- ½ teaspoon psyllium husk fiber (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a near boil.
- Add butterfly pea flowers and yerba mate tea to the hot water and steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove solid ingredients.
- Stir in camu camu powder and ginger extract (or grated ginger).
- Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and mix well.
- Let the tea cool slightly before adding apple cider vinegar.
- If desired, stir in raw honey for sweetness.
- Drink warm or let cool and pour over ice for a refreshing version.
- Garnish with mint leaves or a cinnamon stick for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness with honey based on personal preference.
- Optional ingredients can be omitted or tailored to taste.
- This drink can be served either warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg