Low Histamine Iced Hibiscus Tea

 

Low Histamine Iced Hibiscus Tea for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance

Tools

1 2-QT glass pitcher

1 Extra Large Tea Strainer

Ingredients

2 quarts of filtered water

2 Tablespoons of Hibiscus flowers

2 Holy Basil Tea Bags

2 Dandelion Leaf Tea Bags

½” Fresh Ginger, sliced

Organic Liquid Stevia or Liquid Pure Monk Fruit Extract

Directions

1. Heat 2 quarts of water until just boiling. (If you boil it for more than a few seconds, let it cool down before pouring into glass.)
2. Set the glass pitcher in the sink (in case your water was too hot).
3. Place the tea bags in the pitcher and wrap the strings around the handle.
4. Add hibiscus and fresh ginger to tea strainer and place in the opening of the pitcher.
5. Pour hot water over the tea strainer.
6. Let steep for 20 minutes.
7. Remove the strainer and tea bags.
8. Stir in Organic Liquid Stevia or Liquid Pure Monk Fruit Extract to taste.
9. Put in the fridge to cool.
10. Drink in 24-48 hours.

https://mastcell360.com/low-histamine-iced-hibiscus-tea-for-those-with-mast-cell-activation-syndrome-or-histamine-intolerance/

Hot Nog Drink *****

5/1/24

This was good, and really helped me get off of coffee.  I adapted the recipe to help my stomach issues, which works most of the time, bur definitely not always.  The original recipe calls for 2 Tbsp butter and 2 egg yolks.

HOT NOG DRINK  

1 Tbsp butter 

1 egg yolk

10 drops monk fruit

Himalayan pink or Real Salt

Place mug on a scale.  Add butter, egg yolk, and salt.  Tare scale to zero.

Add hot water until scale reads 8 ounces, and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy

- Dr. Lisa Weideman

Cold Nog Drink ****

5/1/24

Very good but very rich.

COLD NOG DRINK 

2 oz heavy whipping cream (OR coconut milk)

1 raw egg yolk  

Vanilla powder or extract

6 drops monk fruit, opt.

Place mug on a scale; tare to zero, and add 2 oz heavy cream.

Add egg yolk, vanilla, and monk fruit, if using.

Mix with an immersion blender.

Add ice and enjoy! (Or, pour over ice in a fancy glass.)

-Dr. Wiedeman

Carnivore Coffee *****

1 cup hot brewed coffee

1 pastured egg

1 tsp organic butter

Vanilla

Sea Salt

Fill a coffee mug with hot water to warm it.

Add brewed coffee to a large jar.  Add butter and egg.  Using an immersion blender, blend just until all ingredients are mixed.  

Dump water from the coffee mug and add coffee mixture to mug.  Add vanilla and salt of choice.  Use a frother to mix.

Hot Butter & Cream Drink

 

Collagen Hot Cocoa *****

 

• 1 cup Thai coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 scoops Primal Kitchen Chocolate Coconut Fuel Collagen Powder
• 1 Heaping Tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract
• 32 drops Liquid 100% Monk Fruit

1. Place a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Bring coconut milk and water to a simmer.
2. Add collagen powder, cocoa powder, vanilla, and monk fruit, and whisk until fully blended.

Hot Cocoa ****

 Very good but thick.  Might need a little tweaking with the sweetener.

1 cup Coconut Milk

1 scoop Collagen

1 heaping Tbsp Cacao

1 Tbsp Chia Seeds

3 smidgen scoops Stevia, equivalent to 2 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Dash Himalayan Pink Salt

Place all ingredients in the Vitamix and run on the soup setting until chia seeds are mixed.  

Easy Dirty Hippie Chai Latte *****

Easy Dirty Hippie Chai Latte

6 oz boiling water

1 Tbsp Truly Pure & Natural chai honey

4 oz strong brewed coffee or espresso

Coconut Milk to taste

Ground Cinnamon, opt.

Pour the water into a large mug. Add chai honey, stirring until all of the honey has melted.

Stir in the coffee.

Add coconut milk, and use a frother to mix.  (Or heat the coconut milk, froth, and then add to the mug.)

Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and enjoy!

Peppermint Tea Latte *****

 

To make your own peppermint tea:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
• Turn off heat and add a handful (about 15 whole leaves) of torn peppermint leaves to the water.
• Cover and steep for 5 minutes; strain and return to the pan.
• Add coconut milk to taste.  Using a frother, froth until 
• Add 100% pure monk fruit to taste (I used two 1/16th tsp); froth until mixed.

Because peppermint tea is naturally free of caffeine, you can drink it at any time of day.

Enjoy it as a post-meal treat to aid digestion, in the afternoon to boost your energy levels, or before bed to help you relax.

Cinnamon Coconut Milk Tea Latte *****

 

Caffeine-Free Cinnamon Coconut Milk Tea Latte

The only thing better than a home-brewed cinnamon tea recipe is upgrading it to a coconut milk latte. All you need are a few pantry staples and 15 minutes of steeping time. Plus, it's caffeine-free and a great coffee-alternative!

Servings1

• 2 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/8 tsp monk fruit
• Pumpkin pie spice

• Bring water and a cinnamon sticks to a boil in a small saucepan and then reduce heat to low to simmer for 15 mins.
• Add coconut milk and use a hand frother to make it foamy.
• Mix in sweetener. Pour into a mug, sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, and serve.

https://foodbymars.com/soothing-cinnamon-tea-latte-with-coconut-milk-caffeine-free/#wprm-recipe-container-10343

Strawberry Lime Mint Spritzer

 

Pumpkin Spice Latte - to try

 

Dairy Free Bulletproof Coffee *****

 

Dairy Free Bulletproof Coffee

Skip the dairy and charge up your brain with a steaming hot mug of dairy-free bulletproof coffee. This drink is just as good, if not better than the original version. Recipe from the book, The Keto Beginningby Leanne Vogel of Healthfulpursuit.com.

 

 

• 1 cup coffeebrewed
• 1 Tbsp MCT oil start with 1 tsp 
• 1/4 cup coconut milk,unsweetened
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 2 drops liquid stevia

Instructions

• Blitz in a high speed blender or with a hand-held (immersion) blender for 1 minute.
• Pour and drink hot!

Nutrition Facts

Dairy Free Bulletproof Coffee

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 15g75%

Sodium 21mg1%

Potassium 245mg7%

Vitamin A 165IU3%

Calcium 150mg15%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

https://www.appetiteforenergy.com/dairy-free-bulletproof-coffee/?fbclid=IwAR2IK4v6iwESNiUAe2rsQDHLtZmJ4myogUBphSm7Btt6MChMARo3oX9oT_I

Coconut Oil Coffee Creamer - to try

 

1 cup of coffee

• 1 Tsp coconut oil
• 
  
• 1 tsp organic butter or ghee
• 
  
• 1/4 tsp of vanilla
• 
  
• 1 pack of stevia (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a mug. A great way to get your 

daily dose of coconut oil!

https://www.drperlmutter.com/recipe/coconut-oil-coffee-creamer/

(Recipe via Samantha Chynn)

Coffee Liqueur *****

Nick made this in the Instant Pot and it was ready to use immediately after cooking! 

Add water, Swerve, monk fruit, and coffee to Instant Pot.  Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.  Quick release.  Add vodka and vanilla.  Add to sterilized bottles.  Do not cap until completely cooled. 

Coffee Liqueur

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Homemade sugar-free coffee liqueur and Mexican Coffee.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Beverage

Servings: 20 servings

Calories: 42 kcal

Ingredients

Coffee Liqueur

• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup Swerve Sweetener
• 1/8 tsp monk fruit extract 
• 1/4 cup instant freeze-dried coffee, regular or decaf
• 1 1/2 cup vodka
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. For the liqueur: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, erythritol, monk fruit extract, and ground coffee.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. Transfer mixture to a glass jar and add vodka and vanilla extract
4. Seal jar and place in a dark, cool spot and wait...and wait...and wait. At least 3 weeks, shaking the jar every few days.
5. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Then strain again through a coffee filter (this will take several day and changes of coffee filter, but it's worth it to get all the coffee "silt" out of the mixture).

Mexican Coffee:

• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1/2 oz tequila if you’re feeling bold. If not, feel free to add a touch more coffee liqueur or vodka
• 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
• 3 tablespoons whipped cream
• sprinkle of cinnamon

1. For the Mexican Coffee, mix liqueur, tequila and coffee in a large coffee mug. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Recipe Notes

Each serving of Mexican Coffee has 1.6 g of carbs.

Hot Vanilla

 

3/4 cup Arroy D Coconut Milk

1/4 cup filtered water

1 Tbsp monk fruit

1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

Ground vanilla powder

Combine coconut milk, water, monk fruit, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan.  Heat on low, stirring frequently, until warm.  

Pour into a mug and sprinkle with vanilla powder.