A woodsy, fragrant herbal steep made from fresh rosemary sprigs and fortified with pure collagen peptides. This comforting hot drink delivers hydration with clean amino acids, offering a soothing, zero-carb way to hit daily nutritional targets.
Equipment
- Small stainless steel saucepan
- Fine-mesh tea strainer
- Mini wire whisk
- Ceramic mug
Ingredients
- 10 oz (300 ml) filtered water
- 1 large fresh rosemary sprig (lightly bruise leaves between fingers to release natural oils)
- 1 scoop (11g) unflavored hydrolyzed collagen peptides
- 1 thin lemon wheel (optional, peel on; remove seeds to avoid bitterness)
Instructions
- Bring water to boil: Heat filtered water in your stainless steel saucepan over high heat until it reaches an active, rolling boil (around 212°F / 100°C).
- Steep aromatics: Turn off the burner, remove the pan from heat, and drop in the bruised fresh rosemary sprig and lemon slice.
- Rest for extraction: Cover the pan with a lid and let steep off the heat for 6 to 8 minutes; the water will turn a pale golden-amber hue.
- Strain liquid: Pour the warm infusion through a fine-mesh strainer directly into your serving mug, discarding the used herbs.
- Whisk in protein: Sprinkle the unflavored collagen peptides gradually over the warm liquid while whisking rapidly with a mini whisk until completely transparent and froth-free.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Storage: Keep strained tea sealed in glass for up to 72 hours in the fridge. Reheating: Warm gently in a small pot over low heat; do not bring to a rolling boil. Allergy notes: Standard bovine or marine collagen applies; check peptide source packaging for beef, fish, or egg sensitivities. Flavor boosts: Add a small sprig of fresh thyme or a cracked green cardamom pod during steeping for deeper herbal complexity.
Nutrition
Calories: 38 kcal · Fats: 0 g · Cholesterol: 0 mg · Sodium: 12 mg · Potassium: 22 mg · Total Carbohydrates: 0.3 g · Fiber: 0.1 g · Net Carbs: 0.2 g · Sugars: 0 g · Protein: 10 g · Calcium: 14 mg
