The Spring Break Recharge Tea

When life gives you lemons, you make.... lemonade? Nope! I know a majority of my readers were sunbathing and drinking those sugary summer cocktails on a hot and breezy beach this past week. Spring break was all fun and games, but has anyone felt sluggish or feel themselves catching a cold? This past week back in school has made me feel unmotivated, but I have just the recipe to share with you that helped me get back on my feet and ready to crush these last few weeks of class. So what's the tea?

When life gives you lemons, you make lemon-ginger green tea!

The lemon-ginger green tea with collagen is the perfect and tasteful combination to boost your immune system and feel recharged again!

Ingredients

1. Ginger- 1" root

2. Cinnamon- 1/4 tsp

3. Raw Honey- 1/2 tbsp

4. Organic Green Tea- 2 tea bags

5. Collagen - 1 scoop (optional but recommended)

6. Water- 2 cups

7. Lemon- 1/2 lemon

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups of cold water under a boil on medium to high heat.

2. Add 1" of freshly peeled, sliced ginger root to the boiling water.

3. Add 1/4 tsp of cinnamon to the boiling water.

4. Add 1/2 tbsp of raw honey to the water and gently whisk.

5. Boil mixture for 4-8 minutes.

6. Place 2 organic green tea bags in your mug.

7. Strain boiled mixture over the tea bags.

8. Juice 1/2 of a freshly squeezed lemon.

9. Steep for 3-5 minutes.

10. Remove tea bags.

11. Add 1 scoop of unflavored collagen and stir.

12. Let sit for 3-5 minutes, then enjoy!

Benefits and Substitutions

Water

Water is essential for all body activities and is required by every cell in the body. Water aids in the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, as well as providing cushioning and lubrication to brain tissue.

Ginger

Ginger boosts memory and concentration, as well as acting as a natural antidepressant and calming anxiety. It's also an anti-inflammatory, making it popular for treating arthritis-related inflammation.

Lemon

Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is believed to reduce stress hormones while also assisting in the management of free radicals in the body. Vitamin C also aids in the rehabilitation of the stress-affected adrenal gland.

Cinnamon

Studies suggest that the aroma of cinnamon can help improve a variety of memory activities.

Cinnamon is also high in manganese, an antioxidant that is beneficial to the brain and body.

Collagen

Collagen is an important component of maintaining the health of every joint, tendon, muscle, and ligament in the body. It's found in all of these tissues, as well as improving skin health, nail strength, and slowing the aging process.

Raw Honey

Raw honey is an anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, as well as having neuroprotective effects . Honey helps to soothe and quiet the brain while also preventing metabolic stress.

Green Tea

Half a cup of green tea every day appears to reduce the chances of depression and dementia. Green tea contains the antioxidant EGCG, which helps people relax and boosts memory and concentration.

The lemon-ginger green tea + collagen is the perfect balance for anyone who needs a kick-start immunity booster. These nutrient-packed and natural ingredients will help ease any symptoms related to allergies, common cold, or depleting energy levels. You can also make this into a refreshing iced tea for the summer! Hope you enjoy and leave a comment down below if you tried out this amazing recipe!