Cortisol Cocktail for Weight Loss
A soothing golden iced drink blending green and chamomile teas with lemon, ginger, and turmeric, lightly sweetened with honey, designed to calm stress hormones and support gentle, low-calorie weight management.
Servings 4 glass
Calories 25kcal
Ingredients
Ingredient Amount Why It Matters
- Green tea bag 1 Antioxidants EGCG may aid fat oxidation.
- Chamomile tea bag 1 Known for calming nerves and easing sleep.
- Dried chamomile flowers optional 1 tsp Intensifies floral notes.
- Water 1 cup 240 ml Base liquid.
- Fresh lemon juice from ½ lemon Vitamin C boosts flavor and iron uptake.
- Fresh ginger grated 1-inch knob Adds warmth; may curb appetite.
- Fresh turmeric grated 1-inch knob Anti-inflammatory curcumin.
- Honey 1 tsp to taste Light sweetness and antimicrobial compounds.
- Ice cubes As needed Cools quickly for an iced version.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Directions
- Heat the water. Bring 1 cup (240 ml) to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
- Steep the teas. Place the green tea bag and chamomile tea bag (plus dried flowers if using) in a heat-safe mug or jar.
- Pour & infuse. Add the hot water. Cover and let steep 5 minutes.
- Remove solids. Lift out tea bags or strain away loose chamomile.
- Brighten. Squeeze in juice from half a lemon. Stir.
- Spice it up. Grate ginger and turmeric straight into the liquid. (Avoid skin contact with fabric; turmeric stains.)
- Sweeten lightly. Whisk in honey until dissolved. Taste and adjust.
- Second rest. Let the mixture sit another 5 minutes so spices mingle.
- Chill. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour & swirl. Strain (to remove pulp) or pour as-is over ice. Swirl to chill evenly.
- Serve. Garnish with a lemon slice or a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
Notes
Nutrition per serving
- Calories 25 kcal
- Fat 0 g
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Carbohydrates 6 g
- Fiber 0.3 g
- Sugar 5 g
- Protein 0 g
- Sodium 2 mg
- Potassium 35 mg
- Vitamin C 16 % DV