Cortisol Tea Recipe
This cortisol tea recipe combines ashwagandha, magnesium, and lemon to lower stress hormones naturally and promote calm daily balance.
Equipment
- Kettle or small pot
- Heat-resistant mug or teapot
- Fine strainer or tea infuser
- Teaspoon
- Small knife and lemon squeezer
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water about 85°C / 185°F
- 1 teaspoon loose-leaf green tea or rooibos for caffeine-free
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ashwagandha powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon magnesium glycinate powder
- Juice of ½ lemon about 1 tablespoon
- ½ inch fresh ginger thinly sliced or grated (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder optional
- 1 teaspoon honey or natural sweetener optional
- Pinch of sea salt optional, especially if using coconut water base
Instructions
- Heat water to about 80–85°C (175–185°F) for green tea, or boil for rooibos.
- Add green tea (or rooibos) and steep for 3–4 minutes.
- If using ginger or turmeric, add them now and steep for another minute.
- Allow the tea to cool slightly (30–60 seconds).
- Stir in ashwagandha and magnesium powder until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and honey, then stir gently.
- Serve warm and sip slowly before bedtime or during a quiet break.
Notes
Always consult a healthcare professional before using adaptogens or magnesium if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
Cool the tea slightly before adding powders to preserve active compounds.
Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
Reheat gently; do not boil.