Recently as I was scanning the grab n’ go refrigerated beverage aisle at my local supermarket, I was astounded to see how many new companies are providing bubbly concoctions with traditional tangy apple cider vinegar. Not only does the apple cider vinegar offer a refreshing flavor, but it can also support a healthy digestive system. Quality organic, raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains healthy bacteria and enzymes that support the gut microbiome and make for an exceptional menstruum to infuse herbs into.
One of my favorite methods of incorporating herbs into my daily life is by means of tasty sipping beverages or wellness-supporting meals. Herbal shrubs are one of my favorite ways to enjoy herbs in this way. They are the perfect combination of fresh fruit, herbs, tangy vinegar, and sweetness from either honey or sugar. (My favorite is raw local honey for its other added benefits.)
Strawberries and elderflowers are the quintessential flavor pairing for a refreshing and romantic beverage and a blend I enjoy a lot. I hope you enjoy, too!
Makes 16 ounces
Ingredients/Materials
Directions
The list goes on and on!
Contraindications: Honey is not safe for children under the age of 1.
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Topics: Culinary, Recipes, Herbalism, Tea & Herbal Drinks
Alex Queathem Payne is a clinical herbalist and educator. She and her husband co-founded Tending the Wildflowers, a botanical sanctuary offering various herbal programs and classes on-site including an herbal immersion program and a beginner botany and ecology program. The sanctuary is recognized through the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network. They grow a myriad of medicinal herbs and native at-risk plants. They also keep bees. Alex attended the three-year program through the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. She is the administrator and an instructor for the school, proceeded through teaching training, and is an instructor at the school. She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Foundations Mentorship with Sovereignty Herbs and has a small clinical practice.
Recently as I was scanning the grab n’ go refrigerated beverage aisle at my local supermarket, I was astounded to see how many new companies are providing bubbly concoctions with traditional tangy apple cider vinegar. Not only does the apple cider vinegar offer a refreshing flavor, but it can also support a healthy digestive system. Quality organic, raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains healthy bacteria and enzymes that support the gut microbiome and make for an exceptional menstruum to infuse herbs into.
One of my favorite methods of incorporating herbs into my daily life is by means of tasty sipping beverages or wellness-supporting meals. Herbal shrubs are one of my favorite ways to enjoy herbs in this way. They are the perfect combination of fresh fruit, herbs, tangy vinegar, and sweetness from either honey or sugar. (My favorite is raw local honey for its other added benefits.)
Strawberries and elderflowers are the quintessential flavor pairing for a refreshing and romantic beverage and a blend I enjoy a lot. I hope you enjoy, too!
Makes 16 ounces
Ingredients/Materials
Directions
The list goes on and on!
Contraindications: Honey is not safe for children under the age of 1.
You may also be interested in:
Topics: Culinary, Recipes, Herbalism, Tea & Herbal Drinks
Alex Queathem Payne is a clinical herbalist and educator. She and her husband co-founded Tending the Wildflowers, a botanical sanctuary offering various herbal programs and classes on-site including an herbal immersion program and a beginner botany and ecology program. The sanctuary is recognized through the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network. They grow a myriad of medicinal herbs and native at-risk plants. They also keep bees. Alex attended the three-year program through the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. She is the administrator and an instructor for the school, proceeded through teaching training, and is an instructor at the school. She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Foundations Mentorship with Sovereignty Herbs and has a small clinical practice.
