Coconut Vanilla Steeped Yerba Mate
Updated May. 22nd, 2024
Get the energy boost of coffee, the sought after health benefits of tea and the delicious island taste of coconut vanilla, all wrapped up into one mug. While it may sound to good to be true, this mixture will warm up your body and awaken your mind – helping to simulate your senses so you can focus on the little things. Whether that’s taking your dog for a walk, crunching numbers, playing with your kids or juggling your busy schedule!
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Egg Free
- Sugar Free
Ingredients:
| 2 yerba mate tea bags | 2 orange slices | 1 vanilla bean (1 teaspoon of vanilla extract will work too) |
| 1 ¼ cups coconut water [any brand will work] | 2 lemon slices |
Directions
- Using a sharp knife, take your vanilla bean and carefully slice it down the middle to expose the paste inside. Using a spoon, scrap the paste out and place it in a saucepan.
- Add the rest of the vanilla bean, coconut water, orange slices and lemon slices to the saucepan. Using a lid, bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat. Once boiled, reduce heat and bring contents to a simmer for roughly 10 minutes.
- Take the saucepan off the heat, and drop in your two tea bags of Yerba Mate. Returning the lid, and steeping for 10 minutes.
- Pour tea into mugs, and drink hot!
Make It This Way
If you don’t have a vanilla bean handy, don’t panic. You can easily substitute it for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract instead.
If you’re not worried about this drink being sugar-free, then try adding a little honey to the mixture if you feel like it needs it.
Try This
If you’re lacking the mental stimulation or focus you need, make a batch of this tea and go for a quick walk to get some fresh air while enjoying your drink. When you return you should be able to buckle down and get to work again. Try using this as a replacement for sugary, carbonated energy drinks.
