Cleansing Caffeine-Free Teas

If you feel the need to flush out some toxins from your body, no need to resort to pills or harsh method. There are so many naturally cleansing foods and drinks you can make. Here are some tea suggestions with ingredients easily obtained.

I clean my great little no-frills $17 Mr. Coffee, bought at a big box store 8 years ago, very well between uses. This makes it easy for me to switch from coffee to tea to cacao quickly depending on my current craving.

When making tea or cacao, I make sure the basket for the ground coffee is completely clean and line it with a big cupcake-shaped filter. The best are the brown, unbleached filters.

I live on the north shore of Lake Superior and our tap water tastes great. I let it run until it's icy cold. For tea, I fill the carafe to the 8 cup level. Pour it in. . .and then the fun begins.

I pick a tea and decide what, if anything, I'll add as enhancements. Flip the On button and brew-away! This morning mine is the Turmeric Ashwagandha but I also really love Aldi's Ginger Turmeric

3 tea bags
twisted peel from a Cutie mandarin
1/4 squeezed lemon
1" cube of unpeeled fresh ginger
1 big cinnamon stick - break in half

Right after brewing, stir in a little local organic honey, or Maple syrup, if you want.

I brewed and sweetened this tea last night, then turned off the coffee maker. Steeping many hours brought out all the flavors, with no bitterness.

In the morning, heat what you need in a little pan or pour into a favorite mug and - into the microwave. Mmmm. . .Good stuff. . .Lin