Ingredients
- Fresh Ashitaba (Leaf of Life) leaves (about 5–10 leaves)
- 1 cup of warm water (for tea) or
- 1 cup of smoothie base (like coconut water or juice)
- Optional: honey or lemon for taste
Instructions
For Ashitaba Tea:
- Rinse the Ashitaba leaves thoroughly under clean water.
- Bring 1 cup of water to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat, add the Ashitaba leaves, cover, and let steep for 5–10 minutes.
- Strain into a cup, add honey or lemon if desired, and enjoy warm.
For Ashitaba Smoothie:
- Wash the Ashitaba leaves well.
- Add them to a blender with your smoothie base (like coconut water, juice, or plain water).
- Blend until smooth.
- Add ice, honey, or lemon to taste if desired.
- Pour into a glass and drink fresh.
If you’d like, I can add possible health benefits, safety notes, or other ways to use Ashitaba too — just say yes!