Every morning soon after waking up and washing my face, I turn on my electric kettle and walk to the backyard to get a lemon from the tree & fresh mint from the garden (ain't California great?). This drink has become my start-the-day drink, everyday. And sometimes I drink it with lunch & dinner, too. Really, anytime my digestive system starts feeling a little slow or I get a little sluggish I brew up a cup of this tea and let it work its wonders on my insides. After I posted a picture on my Instagram of my morning ritual, I realized maybe it wasn't as common as I thought. So here we are!
Its a combination of fresh lemon, mint, and a hint of maple syrup- which is a great way to help wake your sleepy digestive system after a long night of sleeping and jumpstart your metabolism in the morning. Mint promotes digestion & soothes inflammation while lemon works to balance pH, flush out toxins, and purify the blood. Basically, it's the best thing to can do for yourself and your tummy in the morning. Let's get healthy! 

INGREDIENTS:
16 ounces water
1 lemon, squeezed
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 sprigs of fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Optional Add-In's:
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
a slice of fresh ginger

DIRECTIONS:
This is an easy one guys. Bring the water to a boil using an electric kettle or regular on the stove top. While the water heats, juice your lemon into a large (or two smaller) coffee cups. Pour in the maple syrup and cayenne, and drop in the mint sprigs, plus any addition add-in's you're adding. Pour in the water when its ready, and give the contents of the cup a good stir. Drink up!