Healing Hot Chocolate | M•Parke Studio
Melissa Rousseau of M•PARKE STUDIO invokes the fall in everyone today (even if these temperatures make it feel ever so distant) with her incredibly medicinal recipe. Sweet Vitamix, welcome your new favorite drink to make.
M | As we ease into cooler temperatures, my a.m. concoctions have begun to take on a warmer temp as well to soothe the chill that now blissfully accompanies us in the mornings. Fall is simply one of the most divine seasons for the senses. Finally being able to wrap up in your favorite sweater, celebrating all the gorgeous seasonal produce and new flavors that the farmer’s markets offer, the vivid colors of leaves turning, and the smell of earthy cool air.
The cooler it gets, the cozier I need to be and there’s really not much more cozy and celebratory of the season than hot chocolate. I like mine smooth, sweet, with a bit of spice, and really chocolaty. This recipe, however, packs a healing punch and is meant to be savored and sipped slowly.
Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and lends an earthy flavor. Gynostemma Tea is an adaptogen + stress modulator, and is widely known to be a spirit lifter. Cacao soothes the nervous system + has anti-inflammatory properties. Tocos are detoxifying, nourish the connective tissue, and are a wonderful source of Vitamin E. Gelatin is packed with amino acids, high in protein, aids in detoxification, and supports joint and bone health. Colostrum boosts the immune system. While my favorite warming spices Cinnamon and Cayenne stimulate the metabolism, and Cardamom improves circulation.
HEALING HOT CHOCOLATE
for 2 cups
20oz very warm Gynostemma Tea + Turmeric Tea
1T Gelatin
3T soaked Chia
2t Colostrum
1/4t each of Turmeric, Cinnamon, Nutmeg
pinch Cayenne
1t Ghee
20 drops of Omica Toffee Stevia
2 large pinches pink salt
OTHER OPTIONS
FOR A HINT OF MINT :: replace Toffee Stevia with a few drops of Herb Pharm’s Peppermint Spirits.
PROCESS
Soak chia for one hour in nut mylk of choice.
Brew Gynostemma + Turmeric teas together in one pot.
Add all ingredients to high speed blender.
Sprinkle top with cacao nibs + pinch extra cinnamon. Savor.
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