Do you rely on a warm, delicious tea or coffee to start your day? I know my morning routine must include holding a hot mug up to my lips and sniffing warm steam, or the rest of my day just won’t run right! Most people’s morning kickstart beverage is chock-full of sugar and dairy leaving them with inflammation and spiking and crashing blood sugar levels. This decaf dandelion tea is a perfect morning drink because of its energy-boosting, highly nutritious and blood sugar regulating ingredients.
Dandelion Tea
Dandelion tea tastes delicious and has endless health benefits. Dandelion tea is one of the ingredients most commonly used in alternative medical community to help aid weight loss, act as a detoxification or even a digestive aid. It can actually cleanse your blood stream by purifying your blood. It can reduce with pains relating to arthritis, aids those who suffer from type 1 and type 2 diabetes and helps reduce high cholesterol.
Dandelion tea is packed with Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, calcium, magnesium, zinc and so much more. It’s no wonder it is used so heavily in the medical community, the benefits are endless!
Cacao Nibs
Cacao nibs are a essentially a cacao bean in its natural form. This occurs after it has been roasted and separated from it’s husk. Cacao is the one if not the best way to gain antioxidants. The antioxidants in cacao nibs is filled with help fight off free radicals, which can actually cause DNA damage in your body. Fiber is one of the main reasons I suggest using cacao nibs in your daily lives. There an abundance of fiber that exists in only a few ounces of cacao nibs. Fiber helps your body control its blood pressure, glucose pressure, lower blood pressure and keeps your bodies digestive system regulated. Cacao nibs are packed with magnesium and potassium and these are necessary for our heart, liver and blood to function properly. Lastly, cacao nibs have been proven to elevate mood levels, helping to prevent depression and other mood disorders.
Coconut Sugar
Coconut sugar is far superior than your classic white table sugar. It contains potassium, Vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, zinc and much more. While the glycemic levels of regular sugar range from 60 to 75 while coconut sugar’s glycemic levels are half that! High glycemic levels cause your blood level to sky rockets which directly influences your insulin levels. This can put you at risk for diabetes. Coconut sugar is still sugar but it is sugar in it’s natural form. You should always regulate your sugar intake and with this natural alternative as it is much easier to control and lower your sugar intake.
This delicious and healthy latte recipe is used with permission from our friends at paleohacks.com.

Looking for a caffeine-free alternative to kick your coffee habit? Try this Decaf Dandelion-Cacao Latte. It’s easy to make, delicious and really good for you.
Could roasted dandelion root tea actually mimic the flavor of coffee? With the addition of antioxidant-packed cacao nibs, yes! This caffeine-free latte not only helps detoxify your body, but also help you kick your Starbucks habit.
Decaf Dandelion-Cacao Latte
Serves: 2
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 T cacao nibs, ground
- 2 bags roasted dandelion tea
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 t coconut sugar
- 1 T coconut oil (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut open dandelion tea bags, and place the contents and cacao nibs in the bottom of a French press.
- Bring coconut milk and water to a boil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Pour into French press. Let steep 10 minutes.
- Mix in coconut sugar and coconut oil, if using, and pour into cups to enjoy warm.
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Sources
http://blog.paleohacks.com/decaf-dandelion-cacao-latte/
http://www.dandeliontea.org/dandelion-tea/facts-about-dandelion-tea-benefits
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/7-health-benefits-cocoa-nibs.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/367337-what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-sugar/
Image Sources
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