Tonics & Teas

Everyone knows that chamomile tea is the answer to a good night's sleep, that lemon tea is an invigorating way to start your morning and that ginger tea can settle your stomach. But did you know that Jamu Kunyit, a ginger and turmeric tonic, is the Balinese equivalent of `an apple a day' to `keep health problems at bay'; that herbal medicinal vinegars can be antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral as well as helping fight respiratory infections, coughs and bronchitis; or that adding black pepper and coconut oil to any turmeric drink can help your body reap the benefits more effectively? Rachel de Thample has gathered a collection of the best of these ancient drinks and traditional remedies, along with a few modern spins, offering tips on how to best build them into a busy lifestyle. Organised into three chapters, she covers Tonics such as Dairy Keifr, Beet Kvass, Nettle Tonic and Ginger Shots; Teas such as Grasshopper Tea, Spice Route Tea, Armenian Herbal Tea and Afghan Pin Chai, plus delicious and beneficial Drinks such as Elderflower Cordial, Amazake and Kombucha. This eclectic mix of natural brews is the perfect way to give your body a healthy boost.

Product details

• Authors: Rachel de Thample, Rachel de Thample
• Publisher: Kyle
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780857834447
• ISBN: 978-0-85783-444-7
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 216 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > Healthy cuisine, light cuisine; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Holistic medicine; COOKING / General, Health & wholefood cookery, Quick & easy cooking, Vegetarian cookery, Cookery by ingredient, COOKING / Specific Ingredients / Herbs, Spices, Condiments, COOKING / Courses & Dishes / Brunch & Tea Time, COOKING / Beverages / Juices & Smoothies, Cookery for specific diets & conditions, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Cookery / food by ingredient, Quick and easy cookery, Cooking with herbs & spices, Cookery for specific diets and conditions, Health and wholefood cookery, Complementary therapies, healing and health