NourishElixirEasyVeganGluten FreeDairy Free
Tide And Garden Elixir
Layered herb and seaweed infusion with berries turmeric and chia
10 minutes prep10 minutes cookServes 2120 kcal per serving
The Story
A sipable pause that marries land and sea. Delicate layers of mint basil and lemon peel are steeped with kombu and wakame for mineral clarity. Warm spices and fresh berries bring gentle sweetness and chia seeds provide textural presence and slow release energy.
Elixirs are intention in liquid form. Build flavor by layering fresh herbs rather than overwhelming with heat. Use seaweed for iodine and lengthen release with seeds and whole berries.
Ingredients
- Kombu Strip10 grams rinsed
- Wakame Flakes1 tablespoon rehydrated
- Fresh Mint10 grams
- Fresh Basil10 grams
- Ginger1 tablespoon finely sliced
- Turmeric1 teaspoon grated
- Black Peppera pinch to bloom turmeric
- Lemon1 sliced
- Mixed Berries3/4 cup
- Chia Seeds2 tablespoons
- Honey Or Maple Syrup1 tablespoon optional
- Filtered Water600 milliliters
Method
- 1Place kombu wakame lemon slices mint basil ginger and turmeric in a small saucepan with filtered water. Bring to a gentle simmer then remove from heat and allow to steep covered for 8 minutes.
- 2Strain the infusion into a pitcher and press gently on solids to extract flavor. Add black pepper and sweetener if desired.
- 3Muddle half the berries in a small bowl and stir into the warm infusion. Add chia seeds and allow the mixture to sit five minutes so seeds swell and the elixir develops texture.
- 4Serve warm or chilled with remaining fresh berries and a sprig of mint for aroma.
Nutrition
Per serving
4g
Protein
20g
Carbs
4g
Fat
Calories120
Fibre6g
Sugars12g
Vitamins
Vitamin C40 mg
Vitamin A600 IU
Vitamin E2 mg
Minerals
Iodine150 mcg
Iron2 mg
Potassium300 mg
Utensils
Small SaucepanFine SievePitcherMortar And Pestle Or MuddlerMeasuring Spoons
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