Chocolate begins as the seeds of Theobroma cacao, a tropical tree. After much processing, we are gifted cocoa powder which is in itself an herbal remedy, a delicious one at that. Come join me in this pop-up tea salon episode where we brew a warm comfort cup of cocoa.
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Cocoa Tea Recipe
12 ounces herbal tea (chamomile, mint or any favorite)
1 teaspoon 100% dark cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup coconut milk
Simmer together 10 minutes.
Stir in 1 tablespoon honey.
Inulin-Rich Cocoa
3 cups water
1 teaspoon burdock root powder
1 teaspoon dandelion root powder
2 teaspoons 100% dark cocoa powder
Simmer together 20 minutes
Stir in 2 tablespoons honey.
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Original music by Dylan Rice
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ABOUT DINA
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Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three - two daughters and one son all now in college. Dina loves cooking for her family despite the challenges this creates. She passionately loves exploring culinary herbalism and has been working on stocking her home kitchen apothecary or medicine cabinet.
