Easy Cortisol Cocktail for Weight Loss Recipe (

Hey! If you’re curious about a simple, egg-free drink that may help calm stress and support weight-loss-friendly habits, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve been messing around with calming teas and functional drinks for a while, and this Easy Cortisol Cocktail for Weight Loss is one of those surprising winners—easy to make, refreshing, and zero eggs (yes, I saw that weird egg-y recipe you referenced and promptly said “nope”)

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 3

Course: cocktail, Mediterranean-inspired

Cuisine: American

Calories: 30

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 green tea bag
1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers
Juice from 1/2 a lemon fresh only — don’t be that person with bottled lemon
1 cup 240 ml hot water (for steeping)
Ice cubes for chilling; you’ll need enough to fill 3 glasses
1 tsp honey optional; use maple or agave for vegan
1 inch fresh turmeric grated (or 1/2 tsp high-quality turmeric powder if pressed)
1 inch fresh ginger grated
Notes: I avoid eggs on purpose here. If you want a creamy version add 2 tbsp pure coconut milk per serving—still no eggs, and it keeps the drink low-calorie-ish while adding richness

Equipment

A kettle or pot to heat water
A glass (or three glasses) for serving
A mixing bowl or heat-safe pitcher for steeping
A fine strainer or teaspoon to remove tea bags / loose herbs
Grater or microplane for turmeric and ginger
Spoon for stirring
Ice tray (optional, but recommended)

Method

Boil water. Heat 1 cup of water until it reaches a gentle boil. Turn off the heat.
Steep tea. Put the green tea bag and the chamomile tea bag (or dried chamomile) into a heat-safe bowl or pitcher. Pour the hot water over them. Let them steep 5 minutes.
Remove tea. Pull out the tea bags or strain the loose flowers. Give the brew a quick swirl.
Add citrus & roots. Squeeze in juice from 1/2 a lemon. Grate in the turmeric and ginger directly into the tea. Stir well.
Sweeten (optional). Stir in 1 tsp honey (or maple/agave). Taste. Adjust if you like a touch more sweet.
Cool down. Let the mix sit ~5 minutes more to mellow and fuse flavors.
Assemble. Fill three glasses with ice. Pour the mix evenly over the ice. Gently swirl to chill and combine.
Serve. Garnish with a thin lemon wheel or a tiny turmeric slice if you’re feeling fancy.
Enjoy immediately. Sip deliberately—this isn’t a chug-it-before-class situation. :)

Notes

Substitutions & variations (because I love options)

Vegan swap: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey. FYI, the flavor profile changes slightly, but you still win.

Creamy version (still no eggs): Add 2 tbsp pure coconut milk per serving for a silky texture. I sometimes use this at night because it feels indulgent without wrecking calories.

Citrus boost: Try adding a splash of orange juice (fresh) for a sweeter tang—skip the honey if you do this.

Extra calming: Add 1/4 tsp L-theanine powder if you want a more chill, brain-friendly version (only if you already use it or after you check with a doc).

Spicy kick: Add a pinch of black pepper when using turmeric to increase curcumin absorption. I throw this in sometimes—tastes weirdly good.

Why I personally like this cocktail (anecdote)

I started making this after a week of late-night study sessions and two espresso shots that turned my stomach into a jittery drumline. I swapped one coffee for this tea mix and noticed I felt calmer, less snack-hungry, and more likely to choose a proper meal instead of inhaling chips. Does that prove anything scientifically? Not exactly. But IMO, the habit of sipping something low-calorie and calming helped me break the stress-eat loop. Small wins.