Rose Moon Milk
Enchanting Rose Moon Milk. More than just a bedtime drink, Rose Moon Milk is a tea drink carefully crafted to taste good, nourish the body, and is good for your heart health. Perfect for valentines day and American Heart Month!
Right before the new year, I had an oracle reading from Flora Runa. Her wheel of the year reading included plant allies, and for me, January was ashwandaga. I made a cup of moon milk frequently, and am now excited to share some of the recipes I enjoyed!
What is moon milk?
Moon milk is a beverage that has gained popularity in recent times due to its potential health benefits. It is prepared by combining milk, either dairy or non-dairy, with a blend of herbs including ashwagandha, turmeric, and cinnamon. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. It is believed to help the body manage stress and anxiety, which can contribute to better sleep quality. It is often consumed before bedtime to help improve sleep quality. We add different flowers and herbs in addition to ashwagandha and spices for our moon milk variations.
Why you'll love it:
- Support restful sleep: Made with ashwagandha, it can be used to promote restful sleep, and stress and anxiety reduction. (Trusted source)
- Hawthorn berry magic: Hawthorn is used to help protect against heart disease and help control high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
- Nourish the body: Warm, creamy milk, blended with organic ingredients, provides essential nutrients and a feeling of deep comfort.
- Delight the senses: The soft subtle floral sweetness, and enchanting aroma create a multi-sensory experience that soothes the soul.
- Refined sugar free: Sweetened with honey
- Easily made vegan: Use plant based milk for a dairy free | vegan alternative.
The Magic Behind the Ingredients:
Rose Petals: These delicate pink petals are more than just beautiful. They possess calming and uplifting properties, thanks to their natural essential oils. (Trusted source) Rose has been used for centuries in cultures around the world to promote tranquility and relieve stress. Inhaling the subtle aroma of rose petals as you sip the moon milk can help quiet the mind and prepare it for sleep.
Hawthorn Berries: Some studies suggest that hawthorn may help improve blood flow and circulation by gently dilating blood vessels. This could ease occasional discomfort and support a healthy heart rhythm. Protecting the melody: Hawthorn's antioxidants go beyond free radical defense. They may also help protect blood vessels from damage, contributing to overall cardiovascular health. (Trusted source)
Spices: Warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom not only add a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor to the moon milk, but they also possess warming and comforting properties. These spices have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to aid digestion, promote relaxation, and improve sleep quality.
Warm Milk: Whether you choose dairy or plant-based milk, the warmth itself is a comforting and nurturing element. Drinking a warm beverage before bed can signal to your body that it's time to wind down, promoting relaxation and preparing you for a restful sleep. And did you know that drinking warm milk enhances the nutrition quotient in the milk? And it's naturally high in tryptophan, which promotes sleepiness. (Trusted source)
Ingredients:
- Milk: Choose your favorite plant-based milk like almond, oat, cashew, or even coconut milk. For a richer flavor, use full-fat options.
- Rose: You can use fresh or dried rose petals, rosewater, or even rose-infused honey. Fresh petals add a beautiful visual element, while dried petals or rosewater offer a more concentrated flavor.
- Hawthorn:
- Ashwagandha: It is believed to help the body manage stress and anxiety, which can contribute to better sleep quality. (trusted source)
- Sweetener: Honey, maple syrup, or dates are all good options. Adjust the amount to your taste.
- Spices: For additional warmth and flavor, consider adding a pinch of cardamom,cinnamon, or nutmeg.
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean: Try our rose vanilla extract!
- Honey: Try rose infused honey
Instructions:
- Add rose, hawthorne, ashwagandha, vanilla extract & spices to milk in a small - medium sauce pan. Heat the milk on medium - low for four minutes to make rose, hawthorne tea. Do not boil.
- Strain the milk
- Stir in your sweetener and any optional ingredients.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy! Top with a sprinkle of rose petals or edible flowers for extra beauty.
Variations:
- Pink Moon Milk: Add a few drops of beet juice for a beautiful pink color.
- Chocolate Rose Moon Milk: Blend in a tablespoon of cacao powder for a decadent treat.
- Spiced Rose Moon Milk: Use chai spices like ginger, cloves, and star anise for a warming twist.
- Frozen Rose Moon Milk: Blend your moon milk with frozen fruit and ice for a refreshing treat.
Rose Moon Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon dried organic rose petals
- 1 tablespoon dried organic hawthorn berries
- ½ teaspoon ashwagandha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of ground cardamom
- 1 pinch of ground ginger
- 1 pinch of ground ginger
- 1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey or sweetner of choice. Add more to taste if desired
Instructions
- Add rose, hawthorne, ashwagandha, vanilla extract & spices to milk in a small - medium sauce pan. Heat the milk on low - medium for five minutes to make tea. Do not boil.
- Strain the rose and berries from the milk into your mug
- Stir in your sweetener and any optional ingredients.
- Top with a sprinkle of rose petals or edible flowers for extra beauty.
Enjoy this enchanting and flavorful bedtime ritual!
