Lavender Milk

-Milk: Regular, dairy-free, full fat or skim will all work well. Cow milk, almond milk, and some other plant milks contain tryptophan, a sleep-inducing amino acid.

-Lavender: Lavender contains compounds that calms the mind and will decrease feelings of stress and anxiety. Studies suggest that drinking and smelling 1 cup lavender tea each day positively affects your wellbeing.

-Chamomile: is an age-old folk remedy, and studies have shown that the herb really does help to relax and fall asleep faster.

-Ashwagandha: is an off-white powder made from the root of the Indian ginseng or Indian winter cherry. The ingredient has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. It improves the body’s ability to cope with stress and has a grounding effect.

-Vanilla has a mild sedative effect, and the sweet vanilla aroma alleviates anxiety and promotes deep sleep.

-Honey: contains natural minerals and vitamins which help the metabolizing of undesirable cholesterol and fatty acid on the organs and tissues into the system

Lavender Milk: Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened milk of your choice (can be dairy or non-dairy)

• 1/2 tsp dried lavender (substitute for 5 fresh lavender spikes)

• 1/2 tsp dried chamomile

• 1/4 tsp ashwagandha root powder

• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp honey (optional sweetener)

Directions:

1. Mix. Add the milk, lavender, chamomile, ashwagandha powder and vanilla into a small saucepan. Whisk together.

2. Infuse. Warm over medium heat on the stove. Stirring occasionally, heat for 5 minutes, so the ingredients have time to infuse in the milk. A mild simmer with a little steam is best. Reduce the heat if lavender milk begins to boil.

3. Strain. Take the lavender milk off the heat and strain through a fine-mesh tea sieve into a cup or mug.

4. Sweeten. Stir in the honey, feel free to use more or less according to your taste or none at all.

5. Froth. Optionally, froth the lavender milk tea with a milk frother to create soft lavender foam.

6. Serve. Enjoy warm before bed! You can optionally dress up your lavender latte by sprinkling dried flowers on top, they look pretty.