A note from Lucette
After a long stretch of not feeling like myself, it was a strange day when I realized I had come back and ground into finally feeling back into my body. The essence of me had returned and there it was... I was living again. It was a cool day and I had just returned from seeing my acupuncturist, who suggested I introduce Burdock Root into my daily regime.
My mind immediately started creating: tea recipes, elixirs, potions, soups.. the possibilities seemed endless and yet I kept coming back to a creamy hot blend of adaptogens. Burdock for its earthy depth, Pearl as a traditional beauty tonic, Ashitaba as a vibrant green ally, and Yin Power for the beautiful balancing and feminine energy that it holds.
The Burdock Root Elixir
Ingredients1 tsp. Dried Burdock Root* 1/4 tsp. Pearl Powder 1 tsp. Yin Power 1/2 tsp. Ashitaba 1 tbsp. Tocos 2 tsp. Cacao Powder Honey to sweeten (optional) |
MethodBring your kettle to boil and add your burdock root to a tea strainer and let brew for 5-8 mins Mix together your Pearl, Yin Power, Ashitaba, Tocos and Cacao Powder Once your tea has finished brewing, add the liquid to your adaptogen blend You can mix this by hand or place it in your blender to make it extra creamy (The tocos acts like a creamer and when activated will froth up) Pour into your desired drinking glass or tea pot to serve! Alternate MethodThis elixir can also be brewed on the stove top in a pot at a simmer Brew your Burdock Root first and then add your adaptogen blend, making sure to strain your mix before serving to remove the Burdock Root |
*If you are using Fresh Burdock Root, make sure you clean and scrub the dirt off the roots thoroughly. Using a peeler or grater, chop up your burdock root into smaller pieces. If you have a dehydrator, dehydrate your Burdock Root. If you do not have a dehydrator, you can place it in the oven on your lowest heat setting or set it out in the sun. Once it is dehydrated, place in a pan on medium heat to dry roast for 10 mins, then let cool and store in a jar! Do not use any oil in the process of making this tea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does burdock root taste like?
Earthy and lightly sweet, a little like a mild artichoke. Dry-roasting it after dehydrating deepens the flavour and makes it a natural match for cacao.
Can I use fresh burdock root instead of dried?
Yes — scrub it thoroughly, chop it small, dehydrate it (or use a low oven or full sun), then dry roast for 10 minutes. Use no oil at any stage.
What do Pearl, Ashitaba and Yin Power bring to this elixir?
Pearl is a traditional beauty tonic, Ashitaba is a vibrant green ally, and Yin Power is traditionally used to nourish feminine energy. Tocos makes it creamy.
Can I make this without a blender?
Yes. Mixing by hand works; the blender simply froths the Tocos for a creamier cup.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
