Earl Grey Rose Nectar

Earl grey rose nectar- a delicious, energy boosting drink of strong earl grey tea, perfumed with sweet rose essence, and naturally sweetened with dates and lucuma powder.

EARL GREY ROSE NECTAR [VEGAN, GRAIN-FREE]

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts, soaked for 4 hours
• 1 cup strong earl grey tea
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 4 dates
• 2 tablespoons lucuma powder(optional)
• 2 teaspoons maca root powder (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon rose water
• 1 cup ice

PREPARATION

1. Prepare the earl grey tea, by steeping 2 tablespoons loose earl grey tea leaves in a cup of hot water, and letting it sit for at least 20 minutes or longer depending on how strong you like it. Alternatively, add 2 tea bags to a cup of hot water.
2. Let the tea cool in the refrigerator.
3. In a blender, add the cold earl grey tea, and the rest of the ingredients, and blend on high for 30-40 seconds.
4. Taste and adjust the sweetness, or add more rose water if you like.  You should distinctly taste the earl grey and the rose flavors together.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/earl-grey-rose-nectar-grain-free/