Remember this recipe from April 2020? I still drink it almost daily and thought that it’s the perfect time to revisit it.

Spring in quarantine is the perfect time to establish (or re-establish) a self-care routine. Self-care doesn’t have to mean a luxurious day at the spa or come with a heavy price tag. It can be super simple. For example, I've been enjoying this Matcha Beauty Tonic every morning with my phone and computer turned off.

I love matcha. It provides a delicious nutrient-rich energy boost pre and post -Studio LB. And it has so many amazing benefits. It gives you the zip of coffee without raising your heart rate. It also keeps you satiated and works as a fat blocker by blocking the ability of digestive enzymes to break down fat, a step necessary for fat to enter our cells. So instead of absorbing and storing the fat, it gets passed through the body. Matcha is also rich in chlorophyll, which alkalizes and detoxifes the blood. By increasing its pH, the body has a better chance of getting more oxygen and nutrients to cells for healing. I notice that my skin looks more radiant and I feel revitalized when I drink it.

Spring Matcha Beauty Tonic

Ingredients
1/2 tsp. matcha
Choice of nut or oat milk to taste
1/4 tsp. ashwagandha (adaptogen/stress relief)
1/4 tsp. reishi (superfood/immune booster)
1/4 tsp. mesquite (superfood/blood sugar stabilizer and protein)

Directions
Scoop matcha powder (start at 1/4 tsp. then adjust according to your taste), ashwagandha, reishi, and mesquite into a cup. Fill cup with hot water, and then whisk in your choice of milk until it starts to froth.