Hibiscus Beauty Tonic

Excerpted from Super Tonics

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Yield: 1 Tonic

This gorgeously hued hydrator is a Lake & Oak community favorite, for good reason. Not only is it radically refreshing, but it’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients that bolster immunity and protect your summer skin. Any hibiscus tea blend will work great here, but you’ll find the hibiscus-rosehip combination available at most grocers and health-food stores. The collagen is optional but boosts the glow benefits and produces a pretty frothy effect when everything is shaken together.

Super Tonics by Meredith Youngson

TASTE CANADA AWARDS WINNER

Supercharge your self-care with delicious health-promoting lattes, smoothies, tonics, elixirs, and even snacks that will hit the spot any time of day.

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2 tea bags or 1 tablespoon loose-leaf hibiscus- rosehip tea
1 cup boiling water
Juice of 1⁄2 lime
2 teaspoons maple syrup or raw honey
1 tablespoon collagen powder (optional)
Sliced cucumber, fresh mint leaves, and/or rose petals, for topping (optional)

All ingredients Tea Lime Maple Syrup Collagen Cucumber Mint Rose Petals

To a heatproof vessel, add the tea bags and pour the boiling water over them. Let steep, covered, for 10 minutes (or as long as you can stand to wait). Remove the tea bags (strain the tea leaves if using loose tea).
In a jar or shaker, combine the steeped tea, lime juice, maple syrup, and collagen (if using). Shake well for 10 to 20 seconds, until frothy and combined.
Fill a glass with ice and pour the tea mixture over the ice. Garnish with any of the suggested toppings. Sip and soak up the vibrant goodness.

MEREDITH YOUNGSON is a holistic nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and founder of Lake & Oak Tea Co., one of the most talked-about tea companies in Canada. Her Superfood Tea and Latte Blends are enjoyed by celebrities like Miranda Kerr. Meredith's cooking and nutrition advice has been featured on Global News, CP24, and the Food Network, and her recipes have been featured on BuzzFeed, THRIVE Magazine, The Kit, and more. In 2020, Meredith competed and won her episode on Food Network’s Wall of Chefs.