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Lynda’s Metabolism Booster

 If you’re looking for some new drink inspiration Lynda has a great metabolism booster to keep you energized through the winter. This beverage makes your metabolism work faster simply by drinking it throughout the day.  You Need: ·      A pitcher ·      2 cups of brewed teALCHEMY green tea ·      1 medium size cucumber skin on, cut in circles ·      2 pieces of cinnamon sticks ·      Fresh mint leaves – large handful
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Zulu

This recipe uses the following tea: CHOCOLATEY MINT ROOIBOS (visit the tea boutique) Zulu Yields: 1 Cocktail 1 tumbler glass (if the glass is thin, muddle the mint in a pint glass and transfer afterwards) 4-5 oz Chocolatey Mint Rooibos iced tea (see here for how to prepare iced tea) 1 oz amaretto 1 oz vodka shaved chocolate for garnish mint leaf for muddling crushed ice Make a strong brew of Chocolatey Mint Rooibos t
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Unsweetened Rooibos Powder Latte

This recipe uses the following tea: ROOIBOS POWDER (visit the tea boutique)   Unsweetened Rooibos Powder Latte Yields: 1 Latte 1 Latte Mug 1/2 tsp rooibos powder 4-5 ounces cold milk 1 tbsp hot water Sift Rooibos Powder into an 8 ounce latte mug Mix in hot water using the back of a spoon, making a smooth paste without any lumps. Steam milk until the desired temperature, add to Rooibos Powder Garnish with ground
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Matcha Smoothie

This recipe uses the following tea: MATCHA (visit the tea boutique)   Matcha Smoothie Yields: 1 Latte 16 oz glass blender 1 tsp matcha sweetener (optional) Top off a 16 oz glass with ice and then fill it with your favorite milk (dairy and non dairy work well). Pour into a blender. Add 1 teaspoon of teAlchemy Matcha (or more). Add sweetener to taste (if desired). Blend until smooth. Sip and enjoy! Tea Used in Thi
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Unsweetened Matcha Latte

  This recipe uses the following tea: MATCHA (visit the tea boutique)   Unsweetened Matcha Latte Yields: 1 Latte 1 Latte Mug 1/2 tsp matcha 4-5 ounces hot water Sift 1/2 teaspoon of teAlchemy Cooking Grade Matcha into an 8 ounce latte mug. Mix 1 tablespoon of hot water into the Matcha using the back of a spoon or a Matcha whisk, making a smooth paste without any lumps. Steam 4-5 ounces of cold milk (either
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The Peaks

  This past weekend was filled with sunny days and warm evenings – the perfect weather for relaxing patios + good food + great friends. We whipped up this rich and sweet cocktail. It is as decadent in its beautiful cherry red colour as it is in its scrumptious flavours.     We made ours with our favourite iced tea contraption, Flash Chill which you can find in the boutique here. For extra tips on
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Peach Punch Lemon Rooibos

This recipe uses the following tea: ROOIBOS LEMON (visit the tea boutique)   While it is not yet peach season we got a little bit ahead of ourselves with the excitement of spring. Hey, you can order your Rooibos Lemon now to have it on stock for when those juicy fruits are just perfect… or you can do what we did.  We found lovely peaches at the market and the drink turned out fantastically.  This could ver
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Triple Citrus Spring Splash

  While the weather today is a little on the grey side, this cocktail is sure to lift your spirits. It’s a perfect combination of tart citrus with sweet pineapple. The brilliant colour is so beautiful so make sure you serve it to your guests or yourself in a clear glass!     We used our Flash Chill to brew up the Citrus Splash for this one, which is perfect for a summer gathering. You can find it
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Deep Sea Ruby Cocktail

  We in Southern Ontario have waited a long time, but spring has officially arrived and we deserve a celebration! Lets all raise a glass together while we  appreciate the months we have ahead…  longer days in the warmth of the sun and breezy evenings shared with a good book or good friends. In honour of such a joyful time of year we chose to share one of our favourite drinks, our Deep Sea Ruby Cocktail. Yo
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