HERBAL COFFEE
Ingredients: Roasted Chicory Root, Roasted Dandelion Root, Roasted Carob, and Maca Root.
Description:
If you like the taste of coffee, but don’t want the addiction and health risks it may cause, and want an alternative, then you will love Vitruvian Natural Health’s, Herbal Coffee. This Herbal Infusion will provide an Aroma and Flavor, similar to Coffee, but without the caffeine and other health risks.
Regular coffee can cause acidity, high blood pressure, digestive problems, stained teeth, etc. All these have been attributed to the presence of the coffee bean’s tannic acids and also caffeine, which is addictive by nature. While VNH’s Herbal Coffee will improve digestion, lower blood pressure and cholesterol while offering an overall healthy alternative.
Milk can be added to VNH’s Herbal Coffee, a rarity in the caffeine-free world, where herb teas are usually too light in body to combine well with milk. Vitruvian Natural Health’s Herbal Coffee is more robust than regular herb tea but lighter than black coffee. Add flavors for a cappuccino experience and enjoy any time of the day!
Individual Ingredient Description:
Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus):
- Chicory Root contains Vitamin C and provides the soluble fiber, inulin, which feeds the digestive flora in the intestines. The high inulin content also aids with weight loss, constipation, improving bowel function, and general health. It is well known for the ability to flush internal parasites while helping the body resist gallstones and liver stones. Studies show an increase in calcium absorption and bone mineral density while using Chicory Root. It aids in purifying the liver and the blood, which helps with decreasing the levels of serum LDL cholesterol in the blood. Chicory Root acts as a gentle laxative and diuretic for removing excess water and toxins, in turn, helping reduce strain on the liver.
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale):
- Dandelion root provides vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin B complex, as well as zinc, iron, and potassium. It is wonderful for cleansing and strengthening the liver and also purifying the blood. Dandelion root is also a mild appetite stimulant and helps relieve digestive problems like flatulence, fullness, and constipation. The contained potassium is responsible for the diuretic action. Dandelion also contains curative substances which are very important for treating metabolism disorders. Dandelion is also known for lowering LDL and triglycerides while increasing HDL.
Maca Root (Lepidum mayenil):
- Maca Root is considered an adaptogen, which means it will help the body rebuild a weak immune system, re-mineralize a poorly nourished body, and increase energy and endurance. It provides the necessary nutrients that directly fuel the endocrine system. The nutritional value of Maca is high because it contains amino acids, complex carbohydrates, starch, glucosides, alkaloids, and vitamins B1, B12, C, and E, as well as being high in calcium and iron. Maca Root helps regulate hormonal imbalances, beneficial to the circulatory system; which speeds wound healing and reduces anemia. It also enhances memory, acts as a fungistatic, bacteriostatic, anticarcinogen and antioxidant.
Carob (Ceratonia siliqua):
- Unlike Cocoa, Carob is free of caffeine. It is full of nutrients such as Vitamin A, B’s, and D, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Antioxidants, and Protein. Carob is considered an alkaline food, helps lower cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar levels. It is used to improve digestion and is effective against asthma for its expectorant properties.
Caution: This product aids digestion. Consumers may need to ease use and allow the body time to adjust.
HERBAL COFFEE
6 oz (makes approx. 5-6 qts.)
12 oz (makes approx. 10-12 qts.)
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<Now in TWO sizes! *6 and 12 ounce bags
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ICED HERBAL COFFEE
- 2 Cups Cold Double strength Herbal Coffee (See below)
- 3/4 Cup Milk
- 2 Tbl. Syrup (Any flavor)
- 2-4 Tbl. Sugar (Adjust for sweetness)
- 4 Cups Ice
- Add 1 Tbl. Coffee Syrup if you want a richer coffee flavor.
Stir Herbal coffee, Milk, Syrup, and Sugar well, and pour over ice! Top with Whipped Cream!
*Can also add all ingredients in a blender and blend until ice is crushed up. Top with Whipped Cream.
Experiment with flavors and ingredients.
Caramel Coffee- Use Vanilla Almond Milk and Caramel Syrup
Coconut Coffee- Use Coconut Milk and Coconut Syrup
Can use flavored coffee creamers in place of regular milk
Double strength Herbal Coffee:
Pour 2 Cups boiling water over 3 heaping Tbl. Coffee Herb. Cover and steep for 30 minutes or overnight. Strain Herbal mixture, and let cool. Shake up sediment before using it.
SIMPLE HERBAL COFFEE TIRAMISU
- 2 pkg. Ladyfingers (3 oz. pkg)
- 3/4 Cup Double strength Herbal Coffee (See below)
- 1/3 Cup + 3 Tbl Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 Container Ricotta Cheese (15 oz.)
- 3 Cups Cool Whip or Sweetened Whipped Cream
- 3 tsp. unsweetened Cocoa powder
Beat together Ricotta Cheese, vanilla, and 1/3 Cup Sugar. Fold in Cool Whip (using whipped cream will make a creamier blend)
Mix together herbal coffee, vanilla, and 3 Tbl. sugar together. (Add 2 tsp. coffee syrup for a richer coffee flavor)
Quickly dip ladyfingers into herbal coffee mixture and arrange one layer (1pkg.) of the ladyfingers into a 9×13 dish. (Do NOT leave ladyfingers in liquid too long, as they soak up fast. Can also brush herbal coffee over arranged ladyfingers)
Spoon one half ricotta cheese mixture over the first layer of ladyfingers.
Add another layer of herbal coffee dipped ladyfingers.
Spoon remaining ricotta cheese mixture over the second layer of ladyfingers.
Sift cocoa over top and refrigerate at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
Double strength Herbal Coffee:
Pour 2 Cups boiling water over 3 heaping Tbl. Coffee Herb. Cover and steep for 30 minutes or overnight. Strain Herbal mixture, and let cool. Shake up sediment before using it.