Passionflower & Chamomile Elixir with Coconut Milk, Cardamom & Honey
✨ A calming moon milk-style drink with tropical and floral notes — like sipping on a lullaby
Servings 8
Ingredients
- Torte Base:
- 200 g 7 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ¾ cup coconut sugar or raw cane sugar
- 4 large eggs separated
- Zest of 1 orange 1 lemon, and ½ lime
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional Garnish:
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Candied citrus zest spirals
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Crushed pistachios or almonds
- Edible flowers violets, marigolds, or nasturtiums
- Herbal Infusion:
- 1 tsp dried passionflower
- 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers
- 1 cup hot water not boiling — ~90°C / 195°F
- Optional 1 small piece dried orange peel or 1–2 dried rose petals
- Elixir Base:
- ½ cup coconut milk or oat/almond milk
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- 1 –2 tsp honey maple syrup, or date syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of nutmeg or saffron optional, for deeper warmth
Instructions
- Make the Base:
- In a small saucepan, combine water, mushroom powders (or tea), cacao, and spices.
- Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes to activate and blend flavors.
- Add Milk & Flavor:
- Stir in almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener.
- Whisk until hot and frothy (do not boil).
- Blend for Creaminess (Optional):
- Transfer to a blender and add coconut/MCT oil.
- Blend 20–30 seconds until silky and foamy.
- Serve:
- Pour into warm mugs.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cacao and cinnamon, or a star anise for presentation.
- Steep the Herbs:
- In a teapot or heatproof jar, steep passionflower, chamomile, and any optional herbs in 1 cup hot water for 10–15 minutes, covered.
- Strain and set aside.
- Warm the Elixir Base:
- In a small saucepan, gently heat coconut milk with cardamom, sweetener, vanilla, and salt (do not boil).
- Add nutmeg or saffron if using.
- Combine:
- Mix strained herbal tea with the warmed coconut milk mixture.
- Whisk or blend until frothy (hand frother or blender works great).
- Serve:
- Pour into your favorite ceramic cup or mug.
- Garnish with a dusting of cardamom or a few dried chamomile petals or edible flowers for beauty.
Notes
🌸 Chef’s Notes & Variations
- Chilled version: Let cool and serve over ice with coconut water for a dreamy botanical iced latte.
- Moon milk-style: Add 1 tsp ashwagandha or reishi for a deeper adaptogenic nightcap.
- Rose twist: Add a few drops of rosewater for a floral lift.
- Sweet tooth option: Blend with a Medjool date instead of honey.
- Before bed
- After a warm bath
- During wind-down journaling, reading, or meditation
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