I’ve always thought of myself as a little oddball when it came to my morning drink choice, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Lynn Cupido. While everyone’s guzzling down two cups of bitter coffee in the AM, I’m sipping on a soothing cup of tea – it’s what gets my engines revving in the morning. But, sometimes a cup of joe and some milky tea can get a tad boring after a while, which only confirms that it’s time to switch things up.
Whether you’re on a new beverage adventure or looking to up your drink-making skills, here are a few recipes you can whip up at home:
If you’d still like to get your caffeine fix but you’re looking to take a walk on the sweeter and cooler side of life, this delicious cold brew coffee with a splash of vanilla will do the trick. A vanilla bean and coffee grounds are all you need to enjoy this creation.
Ginger and cinnamon are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s perfect for those chilly winter days and is an excellent tool to help fight colds and flu. Not to mention that this recipe is pretty delicious too, offering a mouth-watering apple pie taste that will leave your sweet tooth satisfied.
If you’re a chocolate lover, you know that there’s nothing more delicious than a piping hot mug of hot chocolate on a chilly winter day. This recipe uses raw cocoa which is teeming with antioxidants and is the perfect ingredient to turn your ordinary hot chocolate into a super hot chocolate. Scrumptious and healthy? Yes, please.
There’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of rooibos and mint tea. Cool things down by storing the beverage in the fridge before topping it up with lychee juice. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy on those blistering hot mornings and will leave you chilled and hydrated throughout the day too.
Smoothies are great breakfast substitutes and are the perfect summer drink to indulge in after hitting the snooze button a few times. This blueberry oatmeal smoothie is sure to keep your tummy happy until mid-morning and is a healthy alternative to gulping down a few cups of coffee. Blueberry is also filled with antioxidants.
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