The perfect way to sprinkle a little oomph into your morning routine?
Combine the beneficial properties of full-spectrum CBD with a delicious beverage designed to awaken the senses.
To help you jumpstart your day on a positive note, here are three beverage recipes guaranteed to brighten your mornings.
Matcha Green Tea: Taste the Health Benefits
For centuries, matcha has served as a revered staple in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Made into a delicate powder from green tea leaves, matcha gained notoriety in the U.S. in recent years due to its plethora of health benefits.
The vibrantly-green drink contains powerful antioxidants and nutrients that are said to help boost metabolism, lower blood pressure and minimize your risk of heart disease.
Recipe: A Matcha Made in Heaven
What you’ll need...
- ¼ teaspoon matcha (Here are 7 matcha powders for your taste buds to explore – courtesy of Eat This, Not That!)
- 2 ounces hot water; ideal temperature – 175°F
- 6 ounces additional hot water or steamed milk of choice – oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Honey, maple syrup, or your preferred sweetener (optional)
- Sopris Full-Spectrum CBD Oil or one of our CBD + Botanical blends
Instructions:
- Matcha tends to clump easily. To ensure the tea evenly disperses when combined with liquid, first sift the powder into a small bowl or mug to remove any lumps.
- Add your 2 ounces of hot water and vigorously whisk the mixture using a zigzag pattern, briskly moving from side to side. You want to avoid your run-of-the-mill circular whisking motion (think: scrambled eggs), as it’ll fail to produce the desired foamy top layer we’re looking to create.
- Pour in your 6 ounces of hot water or steamed milk to top it off. Whisk it once again until foamy.
- Add in your droppers of Sopris’ full-spectrum CBD.
- Sweeten to taste, if desired, and enjoy!
Coffee: Happiness in a Cup
Is there anything more enticing than the earthy aroma of freshly pressed coffee beans? It’s like the perfect little wake-up call for your body and mind. There’s a myriad of preferred techniques for making coffee – from grinding your own beans to using a Keurig machine.
While you can simply add a dropper (or two) of our full-spectrum CBD oil to your everyday cup of Joe – hot or iced – here’s one of our favorite palate-pleasing recipes.
Recipe: Homemade Hazelnutty Goodness
What you’ll need...
- Brewed coffee of your choice
- 1 cup roasted hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp. cacao powder
- 3 pitted dates (we recommend organic Medjool dates)
- 2 cups distilled water
- Dash of nutmeg
- Honey or maple syrup for added sweetener (if desired)
- Try it with our Focus or Bliss CBD + Botanical Blend
Instructions:
- The night before: In a container (i.e. Tupperware), add your cup of roasted hazelnuts and two cups of water. Cover the container, ensuring the seal is airtight, before placing it into the refrigerator overnight.
- The next day: Using a colander or similar utensil, strain excess water from the hazelnuts.
- In a blender, add hazelnuts, pitted dates, and cacao powder. Blend for approximately three minutes or until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Filter any remaining solid pieces from the nut mixture by placing a cheesecloth over a small bowl or container and carefully pouring the blended contents through the cheesecloth.
- Fill ¾ of your glass, mug, or tumbler with coffee. Top off with the hazelnut mixture and stir to evenly distribute throughout the coffee.
- Add in your droppers of Sopris’ full-spectrum CBD.
- Garnish with a dash of nutmeg.
Smoothies: The Perfect Blend
Always a good addition to a healthy, balanced diet, homemade smoothies provide an abundance of nutritional benefits. Plus, there’s no shortage of ingredients or combinations to try, making it a highly versatile drink that pleases a wide range of palates.
Recipe: Dreamy Creamy Orange Smoothie
What you’ll need…
- 1 peeled orange
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of your choice – oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Sopris Full-Spectrum CBD Oil or one of our CBD + Botanical blends
- Honey or maple syrup (if desired)
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine all the above-listed ingredients (including your droppers of CBD).
- Blend the mixture until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Pour into a glass and savor the creamsicle flavor!
Is your mouth watering yet? Because ours is.
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