Recipes

Green mint Irish smoothie

Do you have the luck of the Irish? Even if you don’t, this smoothie will make you feel lucky. Packed with spinach and peppermint, this great for you smoothie is not only tasty, but also vegan!

“Detoxing” with Soups

When one goes on a “detox” diet or plan, one tries to eat more wholesome foods and avoid fast food or already prepared foods. If you go back to your regular diet, you are going to feel tired and sluggish again and in time will think you have to “detox” again. By learning to incorporate healthier foods on a daily basis you will avoid this rollercoaster effect. Try changing things slowly and not go back to your past routine. Your body will love you for it and you will feel better in the long run.

Vegetable Turmeric Soup Recipe from Distinctly Tea

Brew TEA and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onions or leeks and cook till soft - approx. 2 - 3 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle turmeric, garlic, ginger and cayenne powders on vegetables. Stir for 1 minute to coat. Add broth, tea, salt and pepper and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low. Add cauliflower cooking till softened; approximately 10-12 min. Add beans and spinach or kale and cook until greens are wilted. Note: Turmeric is a powder that can stain clothing very easily. Be careful when using.

Green Tea Detox Soup

A soup chocked full of vegetables and delicious tea. Change the taste simply by using a different spice mix. If you are worried about caffeine choose one of the decaf green teas listed below.

Rooibos cake recipe: great for school lunches

Rooibos extract is not only great for you, it tastes delightful in baking! This loaf cake recipe is very quick to make and will delight everyone who tries it. It’s nut-free, so it can go in school lunches and you can know you’re getting the benefits of rooibos every time you eat it.

Chickpea curry in a hurry!

On a cool fall evening, how can anyone say no to a nice, spicy curry? Curry is one of our favourite things here at Distinctly Tea (outside of the teas themselves, of course) and we have all of the fixings for an awesome curry powder! If you’re not feeling like mixing up your own, try our curry blend!

Baked Apple Pancake

This easy to make apple pancake is baked in the oven and tastes great for breakfast or as a dessert. Using two types of apples for the base will create interesting flavour.

Yummy Oatmeal Toppings

Make your oatmeal come alive with some delicious toppings to take it from boring oatmeal to a tasty breakfast or snack. Oatmeal is a great snack to have at any time of the day. Start by making a batch of oatmeal or steel cut oats. Make extra to store in the fridge so that it can be reheated when you want a healthy quick snack. Add different toppings to satisfy your cravings!
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