Ingredients
- 1-2" sliced fresh ginger
- Pinch of turmeric powder
- 5-6 black peppercorns
- 12 Fresh Sage Leaves (Dry is ok too, but fresh is more potent!)
- Pinch of cayenne powder
- 1 TBSP local honey
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Sage advice if you feel like you are coming down with something tea
The leafy celebrity at the heart of this potion is sage, the sacred plant many burn smudge homes with for its aromatic energy clearing powers. It also packs a serious punch for colds, viruses and bacterial infections.
Salvia officianalis is its full name, sage is an antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti… pretty much anti-anything-that-feels-lousy.
Preparation:
In a teapot or saucepan, bring about a quart of water to a boil.
Add the ginger, turmeric, and black peppercorns and simmer for about 10 minutes
Add the sage leaves and cayenne pepper, remove the teapot or saucepan from heat.
Let steep for another 10 – 15 minutes.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Pour a cup full, breath in the beautiful aroma, and see yourself healing. Rest and sip.