A cup of tea next to cinnamon sticks and limes
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Three evening tonics (no alcohol required)

Warm, cosy and caffeine-free.

By Ren Okada15 min ritual

An evening drink can be a lovely ritual without any alcohol or caffeine. These three are simple, warming and endlessly adjustable.

Spiced: warm milk (dairy or plant) with a cinnamon stick, a pinch of nutmeg and a little honey. Citrus: hot water with a slice of lemon or lime, fresh ginger and a spoon of honey. Floral: chamomile steeped for five minutes with a strip of orange peel.

Make it slowly and drink it slowly, away from a screen if you can. The ritual is half the point.

Try the ritual
  • Choose one tonic and gather the ingredients.
  • Make it slowly, without multitasking.
  • Drink it somewhere comfortable, away from screens.
  • Notice the warmth of the mug in your hands.

Check ingredients if you have allergies, are pregnant, or take medication that may interact with herbs.

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