SOOTHING SAGE, MINT AND GINGER TEA

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SERVES 2

This warming mixture is the ultimate tummy-soother. Refreshing sage and mint leaves combined with the anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic and appetite-reducing effects of ginger make this brew perfect during phase one of the gut-healing protocol.

2.5 cm (1 inch) piece of ginger, peeled and sliced

1 handful of mint leaves

1 tablespoon roughly chopped sage leaves

625 ml (21½ fl oz/2½ cups) boiling filtered water

squeeze of lemon juice

liquid stevia or stevia powder, to taste

Put the ginger in a warmed teapot or jug and add the mint and sage leaves. Add the water and lemon juice, cover the lidded teapot or the jug with a tea towel and infuse for 15 minutes.

Pour into a mug (straining it, if you like), add stevia to taste and serve.

SUPERCHARGED TIP

Traditionally, sage is used to treat a weakened nervous and digestive system.