Balanced Energy Latte
Energizing, balancing, and restorative, say hello to the adaptogenic elixir that will soon become your obsession (and help you kick your coffee habit for good). Immune-boosting herbs fortify your adrenals while elevating your energy levels and keeping them steady. The rich, bitter taste evokes the familiar warmth of coffee, but with gut-supportive, hormone-balancing benefits. Your gut, mood, and nervous system will thank you. (You’re welcome!)Dosha of This Recipe: V-PK=
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups boiled water
- 2 Tablespoons any Rasa Adaptogenic Coffee Alternative blend
- 2 Tablespoons organic full-fat milk (see Talya’s tip below)
- 1 Tablespoon coconut butter, optional
- 1 to 2 teaspoons organic ghee or coconut oil, optional
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or a few drops of liquid stevia
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom or ginger
Instructions
- Put the Rasa into a French press.
- Pour the hot water over and cover.
- Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Put the remaining ingredients into a blender.
- Pour the strained Rasa into the blender as well.
- Blend for 20 seconds, until the latte is smooth and frothy.
- Pour into your favorite mug.
Notes
Ayurveda Every Day Tip: To reduce Vata, use raw cow’s milk (heated), oat milk, fresh almond milk, or cashew milk. To reduce Pitta, use raw cow’s milk, oat milk, fresh almond milk, or hempseed milk. To reduce Kapha, use fresh almond milk, hempseed milk, or flaxseed milk.
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How To Read The Dosha Of This Recipe
• “V” stands for Vata – made from the elements air & ether
• "P” stands for Pitta – made from the elements fire & water
• “K” stands for Kapha – made from the elements earth & water
• The “-“ symbol after V, P or K means that the recipe helps calm or decrease the dosha it follows.
• The “+” symbol after V, P or K means that the recipe aggravates or increases the dosha it follows.
• The “=” symbol after V, P or K means that the recipe has a balancing or neutral effect on the dosha it follows. It neither increases nor decreases the dosha it follows.