Moon Milk

Moon Milk seems like a new trend, but it is actually a century-old Ayurvedic solution to insomnia. Ayurveda nutrition is a thyrapy that Maharishi Ayurveda is claimed to be present or presented by a “self-healing, managing, calm father to lose balance”  If You drink a cup of Moon Milk before you go to bed, you will sleep peacefully.

How this drink gets blue? Blue Pea Flower Powder. We prefer this flower because of its beautiful smell and intense color, but its main effect is also known as “Sleep Flower”. You can buy it here or grow the plant at home. You can dry the collected flowers and use them during the winter.

What is butterfly pea flower?

“Blue Butterfly Pea Flower” has been used as a decaffeinated herbal drink in Southeast Asia for centuries. This plant is also used as food and garment dye.

Like green tea, “Pea Flower Tea” is full of powerful antioxidants and helps protect the skin from premature aging.

Additional studies have been conducted to demonstrate the ability of tea to help fight internal inflammation. In general,Blue Butterfly Pea Flower and tea are used to treat general pain, reduce inflammation, help with common eye problems such as conjunctivitis, fight certain types of cancer, promote brain health and improve vitality..

Ingredients

1 cup milk of your choosing (I like whole milk, cashew milk, and almond milk)
1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
1 teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ashwagandha powder (optional)

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Steps

  • In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together milk with maple syrup, butterfly pea powder, and spices until powder is dissolved and milk is warm but not yet simmering.
  • Whir briefly using a handheld milk frother for a latte-like finish, or whisk vigorously to create a fine froth.
  • Pour into warm mug and enjoy. Optionally top with a sprinkle of ground up butterfly pea flowers and freeze-dried blueberries.