Reishi black tea with almond milk

Reishi black tea with almond milk: robust black tea, creamy almond milk, reishi extract and vanilla in a warm, aromatic drink.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 80 kcal per serving
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 7 g
• Carbs: 1 g

Ingredients

• 100 ml almond milk
• 200 ml black tea
• 1 splash of vanilla flavouring (without added sugar)
• 1 tsp honey (as needed)
• 1 tsp reishi mushroom extract powder

Method

You’ll need: blender

1. Brew the black tea fresh and hot and pour it into the blender jug. Sprinkle the reishi mushroom extract powder over the top.
2. Add the vanilla flavouring and honey. Blend everything briefly on high until the powder is well distributed and the top is slightly frothy.
3. Warm the almond milk separately, but don't let it boil. Then froth it until light and fine-bubbled.
4. Leave the reishi black tea to stand briefly so the flavour settles. If needed, stir or blend briefly once more.
5. Pour into a heatproof glass or mug. Make sure the tea pours evenly, without any powder residue.
6. Top with the almond milk foam and serve straight away. If you like, finish with a hint of vanilla flavouring.

Good to know

There's something unhurried about a drink like this. Strong, soft and a little bitter – more of an evening ritual than a sweet latte.

Swaps

Almond milk → unsweetened tinned coconut milk, diluted 1:1 with water (fewer additives, creamier) Black tea → rooibos or decaf black tea (caffeine-free or lower in caffeine, better suited to the evening) Honey → 1–2 tsp date paste (provides fibre as well as sweetness) Vanilla flavouring → real vanilla or vanilla powder (more natural flavour, usually without unnecessary additives)

Allergens

Contains almonds (tree nuts); black tea contains caffeine and is only suitable for children to a limited extent, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding reishi extracts are best only used after talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What's actually in reishi mushroom extract?

Reishi extract mainly contains polysaccharides such as beta-glucans, and triterpenes. How much it contains depends a lot on the extraction method and product quality.

Is black tea with reishi more stimulating or more mild?

Black tea brings caffeine and polyphenols; reishi itself isn't a classic pick-me-up. How you experience the drink mainly depends on how strong the tea is and how sensitive you are to caffeine.

What nutrients does almond milk provide in a drink like this?

Unsweetened almond milk usually contains little protein, but depending on the brand it has vitamin E and often added calcium. The exact nutrient content varies a lot between products.

Can reishi upset a sensitive stomach?

Yes, that's possible. Mushroom extracts don't agree equally well with everyone, so it makes sense to start with a small amount, especially if you have a sensitive stomach.

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