Papaya Chamomile Evening Drift

Papaya makes chamomile feel a little rounder and fruitier, with ginger giving the finish a small warm note. The papaya needs to be properly ripe so it softens easily and contributes flavor. Mash it lightly in the tea and strain if you prefer a cleaner texture. Remove the ginger once it tastes right to you. This is a mild tropical variation that stays fairly gentle, rather than a sharply acidic fruit infusion or a strongly spiced ginger drink.

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag Chamomile tea
• 6 oz Water
• 1/2 cup Ripe papaya, peeled and deseeded
• 2 slice Fresh ginger, thinly sliced

Make it

1. Prepare any fruit as listed, removing stones, cores and hard stems.
2. Brew the tea in the measured water according to its packet, then remove the bag.
3. Whisk any nut or seed butter into a spoonful of the hot tea first. Add it back with the fruit, juice, spices or other listed flavorings. Warm gently in a small pan for 3–4 minutes if needed to soften fruit; do not boil.
4. Strain if preferred, removing whole peel, herb or ginger pieces. Serve at a comfortable drinking temperature.

Benefits

Chamomile · caffeine-free with papaya and ginger

With papaya and ginger beside chamomile, you can enjoy a gentle floral aroma while keeping caffeine out of this recipe.

Papaya beside chamomile and ginger

Using 1/2 cup of papaya adds a soft tropical sweetness to the warm chamomile and ginger, bringing aroma as well as taste to this combination.