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Tasty Golden Turmeric Ginger Tea

Tasty Golden Turmeric Ginger Tea

There are some things that you couldn’t make it yourself at home any better if you tried. One of these things is Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea. For all the delicious smelling aromas coming out of our kitchen, this tea is always what makes people proclaim “OOH, it smells so good in here, what are you making?” and all I am making is hot water to stir a teaspoon of the pre-mixed powder into the tea. If you would like the benefits of an anti-inflammatory tea but find green tea too vegetal, this tea is a tasty option. And it has amazing health benefits.

ABOUT AMODA ORGANIC GOLDEN TURMERIC GINGER HERBAL TEA

Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea is a magnificent blend of organic powdered turmeric, ginger, fennel, anise seed, true cinnamon, and vanilla. Sounds like a Chai variant to you? It is along that flavor line, but it packs far more flavor, not to mention health benefits. It is pretty rare that I find a chai tea that tastes as good as it smells. This herbal tea actually tastes better than it smells, and it smells amazing!

BENEFITS

The anti-inflammatory benefits of the ingredients, especially Tumeric and Ginger, are well documented. I take Tumeric supplements for its’ anti-inflammatory effects, but I am trying to use high-grade Tumeric in cooking more to get the most benefit from it. I also try to incorporate fresh ginger into recipes as much as I can. But what I like about Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea is that it contains high-grade powdered ingredients (with no additives!) in an easy to use way that incorporates seamlessly into my tea-drinking lifestyle. I stir the powder into hot water and enjoy the spicy, savory treat while getting an incredible amount of healthy anti-inflammatory benefits. I love that it doesn’t feel like I’m choosing the healthy option, but rather than I’m choosing the tasty option.

Not to split hairs, but technically this is a tisane since it is an herbal tea, not a true tea since no actual tea leaves are involved. However, this opens up options. If you want the health benefits of green tea but dislike the taste, try addition this mix into your tea, and the vegetal taste is greatly diminished.  So if you are looking to start drinking green tea (or any tea), adding this mix turns a regular cup of tea into an amazingly tasty, incredibly healthy taste treat!

So if you are looking to start drinking green tea (or any tea), adding this mix turns a regular cup of tea into an amazingly tasty, incredibly healthy taste treat!

Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea
Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea

It is also filling, more of a savory snack for break time rather than just a hot beverage. So, if you are looking to cut out some calories by ditching your carby, sugary afternoon snack and want to replace it with a tasty, satisfying, healthy drink, this is ideal for you!

All plant-based, organic, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and perfect for vegans!

WHERE TO FIND THE ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS POST

Find this lovely tea at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HQWM6ZG?th=1.

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Looking for the perfect summer cocktail? Think Moscow Mule. There are many delicious variations on this tart, crisp, refreshing classic. Want our secret to the perfect Moscow Mule? Use plenty of ice, Premium Ginger Beer and a high-quality, 100% pure copper mug like Kamojo Moscow Mule Pure Copper Mug Set.

The 100% Pure Copper in the Komojo Moscow Mule Mugs is a secret weapon of Moscow Mule drink success. Read more to find out why

The Pure Copper in this Komojo Moscow Mule Mugs is a secret weapon for Moscow Mule drink success. It keeps the drink cold and enhances the flavor of the ingredients.

What do you need for the best Moscow Mule?

  1. Plenty of ice
  2. Use Ginger Beer, not Ginger Ale. Ginger Beer’s robust, tangy kick gives this drink its’ distinctive taste. Ginger Beer isn’t alcohol; it’s a ginger brew soft drink made from a starter culture of ginger beer plant.
  3. Don’t let the ice melt so much that it dilutes the drink. Diluted Ginger Beer is, well, meh.

But how do you stop ice from melting on a hot day and watering down the tangy zip of your mule? Use Kamojo Moscow Mule Copper Mugs.

WHY USE KAMOJO COPPER MUGS FOR MOSCOW MULES?

A classic drink looks its’ best in their signature style glassware. It’s part of the drinks’ personality. A martini may technically taste the same in a martini glass or a plastic sippy cup, but it doesn’t have that cool James-Bond-drinking-a-martini *feel* without the quintessential V-shaped glass with the long stem, does it?

With Moscow Mule mugs, it’s more than just the drinks’ signature look: the copper interacts with the ingredients to enhance the drink itself. And when it comes to Moscow Mules, the more copper content in the mug, the better.

Komojo Pure Copper Moscow Mule mugs won't tarnish, have a hammered design and are 100% pure copper - no tin.

Komojo Pure Copper Moscow Mule mugs won’t tarnish, have a hammered design and are 100% pure copper – no tin.

COPPER FEATURES:

Komojo Copper Mugs are 100% pure copper, not plated nickel. Pure copper makes for the best Moscow Mule drink because:

  • ICE COLD DRINKS: Copper (or in the case of Komojo Mule Mugs, PURE copper) conducts cold and keeps a drink cold. Drinks with even a few ice cubes, when in a copper mule quickly become straight-from-the-freezer-cold. And they stay cold, even in hot weather, and even when warm hands are holding the drink, the copper keeps the beverage frosty and the ice regulated down to the last sip. There are no melted-ice-watered-down drinks in a 100% copper mug like the Komojo. A big part of what makes any Mule-category of drink so refreshing is the coldness of the drink.
  • COPPER RETAINS CARBONATED BUBBLES: Copper keeps the bubbles or fizzy liquids carbonated longer, so the ginger beer, seltzer, or ginger ales don’t go flat even when the drink stands for hours, enjoyed at a leisurely pace. A pure copper tends to increase the bubbles within the drink.
  • FLAVOR-ENHANCING: Copper enhances the tangy notes of citrus in your mules including the lime by controlling chemical ionization rate of the acids in those fruits. That results in a tangy but softer acidity that is optimal to compliment but not drown out the spicy ginger notes. Copper also enhances the flavor of the mint and ginger. It’s also said that when Vodka touches the walls of the cold copper mug, the copper oxidizes a bit, heightening the flavor of the vodka.
  • CAPACITY: Another reason the KaMojo Moscow Mule mug is optimal for Moscow Mules is it holds a larger quantity of liquid. The drink is about 7-9 total ounces liquid, plus lots of ice, and generally, fruit inclusions. KaMojo Mule Mugs have a 16-ounce capacity, leaving plenty of room for ice and garnishes.

WHY CHOOSE KAMOJO

Since copper is so critical to the success of a good Moscow Mule drink, quality copper is essential in a mug. Kamajo Mule mugs are pure copper, keeping your drink perfectly chilled, so the Ginger Beer tastes its’ best.

  • NO TARNISH: The copper is treated with protective lacquer, so it stays shiny with no polishing, it is easy to clean, there is no black spots, no tarnish.
  • HAMMERED: The hammered design suits the “look” of modern, urban, and traditional decors. Hammered copper also manages to keep drinks even colder than non-hammered copper.
  • SHOT GLASS & COASTERS: The set comes with a matching copper shot glass and two hammered copper coasters.

Kamojo Pure Copper Moscow Mule Mugs, coasters, and shot glass

Kamojo 100% Pure Copper Moscow Mule Mugs, coasters, and shot glass have an appealing and functional hammered design

MOSCOW MULE RECIPES

The kit also comes with numerous mule recipes to try with your Moscow Mule Mugs. Plenty of ideas to put your mugs to use this summer.

MOSCOW MULE RECIPE

The traditional Moscow Mule is simple: squeeze lime juice into the mug, add ice, pour in the vodka then the Ginger Beer, garnish with lime. Done.

But since the Komojo Mugs are hammered and pure copper and therefore enhance certain flavors so well, we gave them a proper test run and added some extra flavors to our recipe.

We found the combination of Blackberries, ginger, lime and mint to be great go-togethers with the flavor enhancing properties of our Komojo Moscow Mules. If berries aren’t in season yet, a simple syrup can add some sweetness. If you prefer tart to sweet, some fresh ginger slices also work.

Depending on your preferred flavor, muddle some extra fresh ginger (tarter) or berries (sweeter) in the bottom of the KoMojo mug.

StyleChicks Summer Moscow Mule Ingredients include Blackberries & fresh ginger

Summer Moscow Mule Ingredients include blackberries & fresh ginger, mint, lime, Reed’s Ginger Beer, candied ginger, Vodka & a Komojo Copper Mug

SUMMER MOSCOW MULE

INGREDIENTS:

  • Vodka, 1.5 to 2 oz
  • Chilled Ginger Beer, 4-6 oz.
  • Limes (for sliced garnish and 1/2 oz lime juice)
  • Ice: cubes or soft slushie style, plenty
  • Handful of blackberries or 5 slices of fresh ginger
  • Fresh mint

Optional Inclusions:

  • candied ginger slices
  • simple syrup

Muddle blackberries into the Moscow Mule for a refreshing summer treat

Try blackberries in a Moscow Mule for a refreshing summer treat

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Chill the Komojo copper shot glass for a few minutes. Then pour the vodka into the Komojo copper shot glass and set it aside during ingredient prep. This starts the “when copper meets vodka” oxidation enhancing process.
  2. Add mint leaves and a thin lime wedge directly to the mug.
  3. Add a few blackberries or 2 thin slices of fresh ginger and muddle this trio (lightly press and twist) to release the juicy flavor and lime oil.
  4. Squeeze 1/2 ounce of lime juice.
  5. Pour the lime juice over the muddled mix.

    Add fresh squeezed lime juice over muddled berries and mint

    Add fresh squeezed lime juice over muddled berries and mint

     

  6. Fill the mug about 50% full of ice.
  7. Add mint and the rest of the ginger slices or berries
  8. Fill mug about 75% with loosely packed ice cubes.
  9. Add the copper shot glass of vodka.

    The Komojo Copper Shot glass in action

    The Komojo Copper Shot glass in action

     

  10. Fill with Ginger Beer to the top, about 4-6 ounces.

    Ginger Beer should be fizzy, tart and flavorful. We like Reeds Ginger Beer

    Ginger Beer should be fizzy, tart and flavorful. We like Reeds Ginger Beer

     

  11. Stir lightly, add more ice if needed.
  12. Add garnishes to taste: lime slice, mint, candied ginger. We used a skewer of lime, mint, fresh ginger, candied ginger and berries to serve as a stirrer.

Garnish with lime, candied ginger, fresh ginger, mint or fruit.

Garnish with lime, candied ginger, fresh ginger, mint or fruit and enjoy!

THE VERDICT:

How did the Kamojo Mugs perform? Even drinking at a relaxed, leisurely pace over the course of the evening, our Moscow Mules stayed cold, flavorful and tangy down to the last drop!

StyleChicks Summer Blackberry Moscow Mule in a Komojo Mug

Summer Blackberry Moscow Mule in a Komojo Mug

CONCLUSION

The secret to a perfect Mule drink, this Komojo Moscow Mule Mugs Set is made of 100% pure copper, keeping the drink icy-cold to the last drop. The pure copper enhances the fizzy carbonation and brings out the flavors of citrus, mint, lime, blackberries or even pineapple or peach for a perfect summer drink. The hammered copper is attractive and keeps drinks even colder. Easy to care for and clean, the mugs can also keep margarita, tequila, mint julep, infused water, iced coffee and tea deliciously cold. The inclusion of the copper shot glass and coasters to match the attractive hammered copper set makes an ideal gift for a friend who loves unique gifts for entertaining or for yourself!

WHERE TO BUY ITEMS SEEN IN THIS POST

Komojo Moscow Mule Mugs Set at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X8YPS1H

Try Komojo Pure Copper Moscow Mules Mugs with matching coasters for a refreshing summer drink

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Drink Recipe Variations: Blackberry Cantaloupe Moscow Mule Recipe

Drink Recipe Variations: Blackberry Cantaloupe Moscow Mule Recipe

 

Perfecting the Moscow Mule is simple, it is one of the easier drinks to do truly well.  You only need a few key elements for a successful Moscow Mule, and the rest of the ingredients allow for creativity and customization. Want to try an out of the ordinary flavor combination? Here is our guide for selecting the ingredients for the Moscow Mule, as well as choosing the drinking vessel to serve the mule.

Want to try something out of the ordinary? How about Cantaloupe and Blackberry in your Moscow Mule?

WHY THIS COMBO WORKS:  Cantaloupe mellows the sharp ginger and citrus notes, mint and blackberries add a subtle sweet taste to the drink. Muddle in some chunks of plum for a darker but sweet note.

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QUITE A KITCHEN Blackberry Cantaloupe Moscow Mule Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • crushed or soft ice
  • Blackberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • mint sprigs
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces of ginger beer or tart ginger ale (we chose Reed’s Brewed Raspberry Ginger Ale and skipped the simple syrup)
  • 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 ounce simple syrup (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Juice the limes. Set aside remaining lime slices for garnishing.
  2. Make cantaloupe juice. Put chunks in a blender, discard pulp if desired, pour the juice into a jar or glass, put aside.
  3. Muddle together a few blackberries, and lightly press a mint leaf and a thin slice of ginger (if desired). Pour the resulting mix into the copper mule.
  4. Add the lime juice over the muddled mix.
  5. Fill mule champagne with crushed or slushie ice, over the muddled mix. Halfway through adding ice, I like to toss in a few more berries and then another squeeze of the lime to fully infuse the drink.
  6. Add the vodka
  7. Add the melon juice
  8. Add the ginger beer
  9. Add simple syrup if desired for sweetness
  10. Garnish with plenty of fresh mint sprigs, berries, lime or even a small cantaloupe wedge if desired!
Cantaloupe and blackberries paired with lime, mint and ginger taste wonderful in a copper flute

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FRUITY INCLUSION OPTIONS

Lime and ginger are the core classics of the mule, and plenty of fruits taste great with both of them.

Copper enhances the lime and berries taste and increases carbonation of ginger beers and ales

But lots of fruit combinations work: blackberries, lime, plum or pear and cantaloupe is a delicious alternative option, the cantaloupe and plum sweetly temper the ginger and the blackberries add a nice sweet but tart note. Cucumber adds a crisp bite while still slightly taming the ginger without too sweet a note. Or another option that goes surprisingly well with the ginger is lemon and fig!

Try cantaloupe, blackberries and even some plum juice in a Moscow Mule

 

Kamojo Moscow Mule Copper Flute

WHERE TO BUY THE ITEMS SEEN IN THIS POST

Kamojo Moscow Mule Copper Flutes Set at Amazon

Reed’s Original Ginger Brew at Jet

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