Coffee Alternatives

Latte Soy Dandelion Chai Tea, also known as “LSD”

A super healthy coffee to tea alternative with a sweet taste and no caffeine. The LSD chai latte blend consists of dandelion root, licorice root, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves.

Usually, it is served with honey on the side.

LSD Recipe:

To make a Latte Soy Dandelion Chai, choose a good brand of organic Dandelion Latte such as Hari Har or Lipton. Place two teaspoons of Dandelion Chai into your cup and mix with a good brand of soy milk.

It’s a great drink for easing headaches and also works to cleanse the liver.

Benefits of Soybean:

Soybean

• Good source of calcium for strong bones and teeth
• Promotes normal function of heart muscle
• Healthy blood clotting mechanisms
• Conduction of nerve impulses
• Improves muscle function
• Contains Lysine, one of the amino acids which inhibits attacks of genital herpes after contracting the virus

Benefits of Dandelion:

(also known as Lion’s teeth, fairy clock)

Dandelion Flower

• Activates the whole of the digestive tract and the liver
• Increases the flow of digestive juices
• Enhances appetite
• Eases digestion
• Cleanses the liver
• Used traditionally for liver disease, jaundice, hepatitis and gallbladder infections
• Helps dissolve gallstones
• When the liver is not functioning optimally, dandelion relives symptoms such as tiredness, irritability, skin problems and headaches
• Stimulates the pancreas in insulin secretion – good for diabetes
• Mildly laxative
• As a diuretic, it helps water retention, cellulite, urinary infections and prostate problems
• Unlike other diuretics, Dandelion replaces potassium lost through increased urination

Dandelion is used for the following ailments:

Dandelion Plant

• Premenstrual syndrome
• Painful periods
• Heavy bleeding
• Amenorrhea
• Menstrual headaches
• Infertility
• Anaemia
• Constipation
• Haemorrhoids
• Bladder/kidney problems
• Edema
• High blood pressure
• Engorged breasts during breastfeeding
• Inflamed breasts/mastitis
• Osteoporosis
• Boils
• Cold sores
• Benign mammary dysplasia breast abscess
• Endometriosis
• Vaginal/vulva infections
• Genital herpes
• Genital warts
• Fibroids
• Ovarian cysts
• Breast cancer

After a stressful day, sit down with a Latte Soy Dandelion and put some goodness back in your body, minus the caffeine.