Name: The Peppy Mint, Herbal Tea With Cacao
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 8-10 large peppermint leaves (1 sprig); 1 tablespoon of raw organic cacao powder; ¼ cup ( 2oz.) of almond milk (oat milk tastes delicious too); 16 oz of hot water

The Peppy Mint, Herbal Tea With Cacao

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Mint is one of those magical herbs that adds bright flavor and pep to both sweet and savory dishes. It is a prolific grower and winters over well, which is great if you have an herb garden. Pair mint with chocolately cacao and you’ve got a match made in heaven. The natural stimulating effects in cacao come from the alkaloid, theobromine, which give you a longer and softer energy than its cousin, caffeine. The peppy flavor of mint combined with smooth energizing cacao make for the perfect morning beverage.

The Peppy Mint Herbal Tea with Cacao Ingredients — Ingredients

1 sprig of peppermint or spearmint (about 8-10 full sized leaves)
1 tablespoon of raw organic cacao powder
¼ cup of almond milk (oat milk tastes delicious too)
16 oz of hot water
**Makes 2 servings**

The Peppy Mint Herbal Tea with Cacao Method — Method

1. First, boil 16 oz. of water in a kettle or the microwave
2. Next add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder to a small teapot
3. Pour the boiling water over the cacao and stir to dissolve
4. Add the sprig of mint and ¼ cup of almond milk
5. Wait about 5 minutes for the tea to steep and cool. Fresh mint doesn’t over steep and turn bitter the way dried mint tea leaves do, so I leave the mint sprig in my cup to taste the transformation of flavor from mild to stronger mint.
Enjoy as a refreshing, energizing hot beverage or make it an iced tea by pouring over ice cubes!

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The Peppy Mint, Herbal Tea With Cacao

Yield: 2 servings

Author: Carol Clayton

Prep time: 2 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 7 Min

The peppy flavor of mint combined with smooth energizing cacao make for the perfect morning beverage.

Ingredients

8-10 large peppermint leaves (1 sprig)
1 tablespoon of raw organic cacao powder
¼ cup ( 2oz.) of almond milk (oat milk tastes delicious too)
16 oz of hot water

Instructions

First, boil 16 oz. of water in a kettle or the microwave
Next add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder to a small teapot
Pour the boiling water over the cacao and stir to dissolve
Add the sprig of mint and ¼ cup of almond milk
Wait about 5 minutes for the tea to steep and cool. Fresh mint doesn’t over steep and turn bitter the way dried mint tea leaves do, so I leave the mint sprig in my cup to taste the transformation of flavor from mild to stronger mint.

Calories

21.91

Fat (grams)

0.67

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.03

Carbs (grams)

3.23

Fiber (grams)

0.84

Net carbs

2.39

Sugar (grams)

0.90

Protein (grams)

0.86

Sodium (milligrams)

10.92

Cholesterol (grams)

0.00

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