Morning Detox Blend Tonic with Apple Cider Vinegar
Our detox blend (dandelion, nettle, lemongrass) brewed warm and combined with raw apple cider vinegar, lemon, and a touch of honey—a bright, cleansing morning tonic that supports digestion and liver function.
This morning tonic combines two long-standing folk-medicine staples: a herbal cleansing blend and raw apple cider vinegar. Dandelion and nettle are traditional supportive herbs for the liver and kidneys—the organs your body already uses to filter and clear what it doesn't need.
Apple cider vinegar adds a bright, slightly funky acidity that pairs naturally with the earthy bitterness of dandelion. Use raw, unfiltered ACV with the 'mother' visible at the bottom—the cloudy strands are where the beneficial cultures live.
Brew the blend on the medium-strong side: 8 minutes with the cup covered keeps the volatile aromatic compounds from lemongrass in the cup. The lemongrass softens the herbal bitterness and brings a citrus note that ties everything together.
Sip this warm on an empty stomach 20–30 minutes before breakfast. The combination feels gently activating without being harsh—a quiet way to start the morning with intention rather than a coffee jolt.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp detox blend (dandelion + nettle + lemongrass + optional burdock)
- 1 cup hot water (90°C)
- 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp raw honey
- Pinch of grated fresh ginger (optional)
How to make it
- 1Place the detox blend in a mug. Pour hot water over and cover with a saucer or small plate. Steep 8 minutes.
- 2Strain into a clean mug. Let cool 2 minutes (so heat doesn't degrade the honey or ACV).
- 3Stir in apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and raw honey until honey dissolves.
- 4Add a pinch of grated fresh ginger if desired. Sip slowly while still warm.
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