Dragon Fruit & Angelica Root Elixirs

This is a sweet and warming circulatory tonic for increasing vitality and lymph flow, rich in antioxidants to reduce symptoms of oxidative stress and reveal more of your inner radiance!

It has a three-part process:

First, a decoction to extract the medicinal constituents from the angelica root, cinnamon, and turmeric.

Second, an infusion to extract medicinal constituents from the calendula

Third, we add fruit and sweetener to turn the tea into a vibrant, antioxidant-rich elixir

Ingredients for the decoction

• 1 gallon of water

• 2 thumbs fresh turmeric, chopped

• 1/8 cup dried angelica root

• 1/8 cup dried cinnamon bark

Ingredients for the infusion

• 1/4 cup dried calendula flowers

• 1 thumb fresh turmeric, chopped

Ingredients for the fruity elixir

• juice of 2 large passion fruits

• juice of 1 red dragon fruit

• 1 tsp salt (optional)

• 3/4 cup brown sugar (or honey or sweetener of choice) also optional

Method

1. Bring the ingredients for the decoction to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, covered.

2. Place ingredients for the infusion in a clean 1-gallon glass jar, or your container(s) of choice.

3. Turn off heat and let the decoction cool for 5 minutes before pouring over the ingredients for the infusion (no need to strain out the herbs from the decoction first, just pour everything in together).

4. Cover the infusion and allow it steep until warm to the touch (about 3 hours).

5. Strain the infusion/decoction and discard herbal material in the compost or in the garden.

6. Juice 2 passion fruits and 1 dragon fruit through a sieve or cheese cloth straight into the strained tea and stir. Discard fruit pulp and seeds or save for a smoothie.

7. Add the brown sugar or your sweetener of choice and stir until dissolved.

8. Bottle the elixir in your favorite bottles or jars.

9. Refrigerate until cold and serve.

10. Optional: add your favorite tinctures, splash of syrup, and/or soda water for a vibrant mocktail.