Need a pick me up but don’t want a caffeine hit or an energy drink packed full of sugar and additives? Try making this energy tonic that uses a powerful blend of herbs and Manuka honey instead.

Don’t drink this in the evening if you are wanting a good nights sleep, it’s quite strong and can keep you awake at night.

This powerful blend of herbs helps to boost your energy. Ginger speeds up the metabolism, and turmeric is a powerful antioxidant that can boost your mood while helping with the effects of sleep deprivation.

Ginseng has long been known to improve energy levels and help to fight tiredness, while Cardamon (apart from tasting great) is an anti-inflammatory that can help to increase circulation.

To super boost your tonic take two Hemp Maca capsules

Maca root, a plant endemic to Peru, has potent libido and energy-boosting properties. Another adaptogen, maca root can help improve learning, memory, mental function, and physical performance.

Homemade Energy Tonic

2 Teaspoons Manuka honey (to taste)
1 Teaspoon each of fresh ginger root & ginseng root finely diced
1/4 Teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 Teaspoon tumeric

Hot water

I use a tea pot with a tea strainer to make this tonic. Combine all the ingredients in your tea pot and pour over the hot water, leave to steep for a few minutes then pour and add a dash of cold water to drink.

Can be kept in the pot in the refrigerator and used again.

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