Clarifying Cacao Chamomile Elixir

Ingredients

• Ceremonial Cacao40 grams grated or chopped
• Vegetable Broth6 cups
• Filtered Water2 cups
• Assorted Root Vegetables3 cups peeled and chopped
• Dried Chamomile Flowers2 tablespoons
• Dried Lavender1 tablespoon
• Fresh Lemon Balm Leaves1 4 cup loosely packed
• Cinnamon Stick1
• Green Cardamom Pods6 lightly crushed
• Raw Honey2 tablespoons or to taste
• Sea Salt1 2 teaspoon

Method

1. 1Make an herbal infusion by bringing filtered water to a gentle simmer with chamomile, lavender and lemon balm then remove from heat and steep covered for 20 minutes.
2. 2Strain the infused liquid through a cheesecloth or fine sieve, pressing gently to extract the aromatic brew and set aside.
3. 3In a slow cooker or heavy pot combine vegetable broth root vegetables cinnamon stick and crushed cardamom then add the herbal infusion and set to low and slow cook for two hours until the roots are tender.
4. 4Remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods then blend the broth and vegetables to a silky texture using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
5. 5Return the blended broth to the pot over low heat and whisk in grated ceremonial cacao until fully melted and integrated then stir in honey and season with sea salt to taste.
6. 6Serve warm in small ceremonial cups, garnish with a fresh lemon balm leaf and a light dusting of crushed cardamom. Hold the cup in both hands and breathe slowly before sipping.