Tonics & Teas

by Rachel De Thample

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 Kefir, 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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Food

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2018

Reviews

[Miss U · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good with one exception

Some really good recipes I’m going to definitely be trying. One major issue was an essential oils drink which is completely unsafe. You need to mix the essential oils with an emulsifier such as honey or liquid stevia first or you risk burning your throat, and oesophagus and destroying your gut flora. I’d also never take the quantities suggested! For the rest, lots of recipes I’m looking forward to trying!

[Felly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more likely my brewing ideas book. Full of the recipes on making good drinks and teas.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely little book - will be trying quite a few of the recipes, especially the Water Kifir Drink. Didn't realise there was a vegan