SPARKLING RASPBERRY
LEAF COOLER
servings: 2
prep time: 5 mins
inactive time: 2 hours
cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 2 hours 10 mins
We know there is nothing like a warm cup of tea to soothe the body, especially around our menstrual cycle. Want to soothe it even more? Try Raspberry Leaf Tea. Raspberry Leaf Tea supports reproductive health as well as may relieve some discomforts of your menstrual cycle. The health benefits are endless, from reducing PMS cramping, to supporting women’s reproductive life, to digestive support, to being rich in antioxidants. Raspberry Leaf Tea is a great tea to keep stocked in your panty especially for those moments that you need a little extra comfort.
- 2 Bags Raspberry Leaf Tea
- 2 Cups Water (Boiling)
- 1 Orange x (3/4 Juiced, 1/4 into Wheels for Garnish)
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Cup Sparkling Water
- 2 Sprigs Mint
- Ice
- Pour 2 cups boiling water in heat safe container with 2 bags raspberry leaf tea bags (ie. mason jar). Allow to steep for 10-15 minutes. When removing the bag, squish the liquid out of the bag. Add the honey and orange juice. Stir.
- Allow tea to cool, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Once chilled add the sparkling water and stir.
- To Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour chilled tea over ice, a few leaves of mint and top with a sprig of mint and orange wheel. Enjoy!
Use day old or stale bread for best results. This will help prevent soggy french toast.
Don’t have an air fryer? No problem – this can be made on a stove top. On medium low heat, add ½ tbsp butter to a fry pan. Add your soaked french toast and cook each side until golden (5 minutes approximately).
If you can’t find an uncut loaf of sourdough bread, you can use 4 slices of bread per serving. Place one slice of bread on your cutting board, add the filling (keeping it about ½ cm away from the edges) and place the other slice on top. When soaking the bread, just be cautious that the bread slices don’t come apart. Cook as per usual.
When you cut the crusts off of your bread, save the crusts. Cut them into small 1-2 cm pieces to make croutons for your next salad. Or you can place them in a paper bag and let them dry out for a couple of days. Pulse them in a food processor / blender / using a rolling pin and you have homemade bread crumbs!
Can’t find sourdough? That’s okay, substitute with your favourite type of bread.