My drink of of choice in the a.m. is coffee! There are different opinions from experts about how healthy coffee is... I cling to the fact that coffee DOES have antioxidants, and other healthy properites, as I am just not ready to give it up! I love the smell, the taste and the whole ceremony of morning coffee. Then the little pick-me-up is an added perk!
Usually I simply brew a 4 cup pot of coffee, but my favorite way to have coffee, is by French Press. This is by far the best cup of coffee you can have.
A French Press is very easy to use. A press normally requires a course ground, but I just use the coffee I grind at the grocery store, for automatic makers. ( I find the best price on organic coffee at Woodman's.) Because I don't use the course grind, there is a bit of sedament in the coffee towards the end of the cup, but I don't mind. I also LOVE strong coffee so I add more coffee that is recommended on the package. Try this way of brewing coffee, and you'll fall in love with it.
I love the creamers that are available now. Silk makes wonderful soy creamers in plain, vanilla, and hazelnut! Right now, my favorite, and most healthful choice, is SO DELICIOUS coconut creamer, in vanilla and hazelnut. Enjoy! Take a look-see at their site for more information.
http://www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com/ MY french press coffee:
1/4 cup organic ground coffee
Add your coffee grounds to the press, add the hot water, (bring it off the boil, and allow it to stop bubbling). Put the top of the press, just to the top of the water/coffee line. Wait approx 4 minutes. Warm your cup/ mug with hot water to take the chill out of the cup. After 4 minutes, welcome to the perfect cup of coffee!
My daughters drink of choice in the morning is Chai! There are so many wonderful teas on the market, and we have tried most of them. This morning I am featuring Celestial Seasonings decaf sweet coconut thai chai.
This is one of the best chai teas you can find. It is decaf, so perfect for kids, and those sensitive to caffeine. This chai has everything you could hope for in a chai. It has Rooibos, (a red tea from Africa, that is even HEALTHIER than green tea), decaf black tea, cinnamon, ginger, coconut, cardamom, nutmeg, paprika, black pepper, and chinese star of anise! All of that yum, health, herbs, spices, antioxidants, and all over warming properites in one tea bag! http://www.celestialseasonings.com/
Chai tea infusion: (for one cup)
To make any tea, you should make an infusion. This is simply covering your brewing tea, to capture all of it's healing properties. As not to allow anything to escape in the steam. Bring more than a cup of water to the boil. Take it off the heat. Put a tea bag in a cup or mug. (If you use a mug, 2 tea bags would be better.) Cover with a plate or bowl. Allow to brew for at least 4 minutes. Press out tea bag, and discard. Add soy or coconut creamer to taste. I also add raw honey in the tea for my daughters, as they like it a bit sweeter.
That's it! Chai that is far cheaper than what you can buy at the store, and far healthier. Enjoy!
Yours in health,
Natalie
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