Costa Rican Tea Recipe
This traditional Costa Rican tea recipe supports weight loss, digestion, and bloating relief using natural ingredients like chan seeds, lemongrass, and ginger. It’s a caffeine-free herbal blend you can enjoy daily.
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Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 15kcal
Cost: $1.5
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan Small saucepan for simmering
- 1 Fine strainer For removing herbs and seeds
- 1 Mug For serving
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Filtered water
- 1 tsp Chan seeds Or chia seeds if unavailable
- 1 slice Fresh ginger About 1/4 inch thick
- 1 strip Lemon peel Dried or fresh zest
- 1 stalk Lemongrass Or 1 tsp dried lemongrass
- 1 small Cinnamon stick Optional adds warmth and balances flavor
- 1 tsp Hibiscus petals Optional for color and antioxidant boost
- To taste — Raw honey Optional added after steeping
Instructions
- 1 Bring 2½ cups of filtered water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- 2 Add ginger, lemon peel, lemongrass, cinnamon stick, and hibiscus petals.
- 3 Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes to allow flavors to release.
- 4 Turn off heat, stir in chan or chia seeds, and let steep for 3–5 minutes.
- 5 Strain tea into mugs. Add honey to taste if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
This Costa Rican tea is best enjoyed first thing in the morning or after a heavy meal. Chan seeds provide satiety while herbs soothe digestion. Optional ingredients like hibiscus or cinnamon can be added for additional flavor and wellness support.
Want to enhance the effect? Pair with chia seeds in yogurt or lemon balm for weight loss as part of your daily routine.
Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 5mg | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg