This is the ultimate morning kick-start to power up your metabolism, help ignite effortless fat loss, supercharge your brain and focus and alkalize, energize and provide a hit of anti-inflammatories…

ALL IN ONE CUP! It’s like the perfect natural energy drink that gives you focused, sustained, all-day energy – not a high then crash.

This is the Alkaline take on the legendary Bulletproof Coffee pioneered by the amazing Dave Asprey. Full props to Dave for the inspiration.

Maca is known to be a booster for the immune system, and increased energy, stamina, improved sexual function, memory, and focus. It’s also known as an ‘adaptogen’ – the name given to a collection of roots and plants that are proven to help protect the adrenal system from stressors. (see more on maca here)

I know it might seem weird to be putting Coconut Oil in tea…but this just works – trust me! And the saturated fats from the coconut oil will make this tea a bad-cholesterol-fighting superstar…as well as adding even more all-day energy to your day.

Alkaline, Anti-Inflammatory ‘Bulletproof’ Tea

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 inch of fresh turmeric sliced
1 inch of fresh ginger sliced
1 tbsp coconut oil
500ml coconut milk or almond milk
1 tsp powdered cinnamon
1 tsp maca powder (optional)
1 tsp coconut syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. Start by slicing the turmeric and ginger and then put these in a saucepan with the milk, coconut oil, cinnamon, maca and syrup if using (it’s totally optional to leave it out – and healthier if you do)
2. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 5 minutes
3. At this stage if you have time, leave for a further 10 minutes to allow the ginger and turmeric to infuse a little longer
4. Pour everything into a high powered blended (pref like a Nutribullet or Vitamix – note, they’re just links for your benefit, I’m not selling them 🙂 and then blend on a high speed for 30 seconds to liquify the turmeric and ginger and create a nice froth on the tea
5. Serve and enjoy!

This drink alone will keep you going for a couple of hours in the morning if you’re up early for a work session, meditation, exercise etc. I love to have this if I’m up at 4am or 5am for an early morning writing session (I do my best writing before the sun is up), and I then have breakfast with the family at 8am. With this drink I don’t even think about food until then.

I hope you love this – it’s a big winner in my house 🙂

Ross

PS Tim Ferris also has his own bulletproof energy drink that he calls Titanium Tea (tongue in cheek). It’s a bit more acidic using green tea and aged pu-er tea, but it could also be worth a try. Check Tim’s out here.

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