Three evening tonics (no alcohol required)
Warm, cosy and caffeine-free.
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.
- 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.