I know I’ve been there. How about you? Too little sleep, too much sugar or stress, too little activity. The next thing I know, my metabolism starts to slow. And the scale starts to change. That’s why I love this Metabolism Boosting Tea. It’s a gentle, daily way to get my metabolism back on track. It will naturally suppress hunger and kick-start the fat-burning process.
There’s no secret here. To get your metabolism ramped up, you just need what we’ve always needed: rest and nutrient-dense foods that boost your metabolism and movement. This is how our bodies are meant to function and thrive.
When you get back to these basics, your body will respond and heal itself. Sometimes that means more energy, weight loss, clear skin, fewer aches, etc— but no matter what it’s going to be feeling better than it does right now.
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The Weight Loss Struggle is Real
Now, I know it’s way the heck easier said than done and I struggle with this every single day. Yet I’ve had many breakthroughs over the years as I get older, which is why I’m here to share with you what works best for me in hopes that’ll it help you too.
Embracing simple food habits is where I’ve had the most success with my health. Baby steps. Progress over perfection. From a morning metabolism tea to a green smoothie, I have set the intention for the day to achieve the body I want to have: strong, healthy & energetic.
On a side note, something that really helps me personally stay motivated and on track is our Rawk the Year Meal Planner. I get to plan my week’s meals (using any of our 400+ healthy, plant-based recipes), print out personalized shopping lists and get rawkstar-level support from an amazing community of people. Worth checking out!
Foods That Increase Metabolism and Burn Fat
Getting a healthy amount of leafy greens, legumes, proteins, vegetables and fruits is essential to supporting the metabolism. Slow-burning carbohydrates will help you maintain a stable metabolic rate and keep you active and nourished throughout the day.
Stick with foods like…
- green apples + homemade nut butter
- veggie bowls like a Teriyaki bowl using a brown rice or quinoa base
- spicy roasted cauliflower wings and cashew cream
- Hearty kale caesar salad with nuts (or eggs)
- Vegan Austinite tacos packed with veggies
Refined sugars and simple starches do the opposite, spiking insulin production and throwing the whole system out of whack. This can cause the metabolism to slow down and to store sugar as fat rather than burning it as energy. Yet it’s not easy to say no to them, so I prefer the method of adding in more good stuff so it crowds out the bad.
Bottom line:
A mostly plant-based whole-food diet is going to do your metabolism some serious good.
To even get your body excited to head in this direction, you have to create simple habits that’ll get you craving these lighter, cleaner foods. And that’s where my Metabolism Tea comes into play.
Which Drinks Boost Metabolism?
Healthy beverages can be a great partner when it comes to getting your metabolism on track. Let’s be honest. When you’re first getting started, it’s much easier to incorporate something new to drink each day to rework your habits than it is to cook new meals!
There are three key players when it comes to metabolism boosting: green tea, apple cider vinegar + protein.
Green tea in a metabolism boosting tea like the recipe below contains special types of antioxidants called catechins that have been particularly proven to boost metabolism and help burn fat. These rawkstar antioxidants are found in higher concentrations in certain types of green tea, like the matcha found in my matcha latte recipe.
Apple cider vinegar – or ACV to its closest friends – contains something called acetic acid. While research is still being done to see how this is helpful, initial studies show that acetic acid reduces insulin levels, which in turn ramps up your metabolism.
Protein helps kick your body into gear by helping you to feel full longer. There’s a reason why I can add a serving of my homemade protein powder (10 g of clean protein!) to a daily 16 oz. green smoothie and have the energy needed to go for hours without stopping to refuel again.
What is a Metabolism Tea?
Activating your metabolism will help you burn more fat and give you more energy throughout the day. This is something we all want and can get! It can start with my tea recipe using plant-based ingredients that are high in nutrients plus naturally activate your metabolism.
A metabolism tea is any type of tonic that is created using the best in those
metabolism boosting ingredients we mentioned above.
The morning tea recipe below uses a splash of apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper and cinnamon to wake up your metabolic system naturally. I’ve added some raw honey and ginger root to make it taste better and keep your tummy happy as well.
A fresh start, every morning
The best time to have this is upon rising as it will activate your digestive system and help relieve any bloating or digestive concerns. Once the tonic settles in, it’ll get your metabolism burn happening as well.
We have lots of rawkstars asking if they can make this in larger quantities and drink it throughout the week. And while I’m the first person to look for ways to save time in the kitchen, I’d say to avoid that here. Making a large amount of this metabolism boosting tea at once can lead to slimy results down the road.
Instead, we’d recommend that you mix those larger quantities of the recipe’s ingredients together – minus the water – and freeze into ice cube trays. Then in the morning, pop one cube into your mug and pour hot water over to melt. Doing this will set you up for that success you crave and get you on the road to lower weight + increased energy.
Why is This Tea the Best for Weight Loss?
When trying to shed a few pounds, I encourage you to drink this Metabolism Tea 1-2 times a day. It has all the fresh, natural ingredients to activate your metabolic system at a SUPER affordable price. I’m all about making a healthy lifestyle affordable.
As the day goes on and you’re feeling hungry in between meals, sip this before you have a snack. Sometimes hunger is actually your body telling you it’s thirsty (the wires do often get crossed in our minds).
Setting intentions + goals
I hope I’ve inspired you to try this simple morning routine to kick start your weight loss journey. Yet what I hope for even more, is that you don’t focus on the numbers on the scale, but more on what being lighter will allow you to do.
Set goals beyond pants size or pounds— running a 5k, hiking a trail, running the Grand Canyon, kayaking with your kids, dancing with your loved ones— allow your weight loss success to just be a launching pad to a more active energized version of you.
If you’re looking for more support with how to make healthy choices, check out our seasonal cleanse to help you lose weight naturally. No diet pills. No expensive potions. Just recipes you can make from your local grocery store using lots of fresh, nutrient dense foods that boost metabolism – fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains and spices.
To train your body to crave the right foods, I have to set the foundation for that every single day.
Metabolism Tea FAQs
Green tea is a popular one for boosting metabolism because it contains natural caffeine to energize the body as well as antioxidants called catechins that may help increase the metabolism and burn fat.
The caffeine in tea can help speed up your metabolism and the antioxidants in certain teas can help burn fat. My tea is caffeine free (so never fear if you are caffeine sensitive!) yet it still contains several ingredients to speed up your metabolism and help burn fat.
Find a tea that can give you natural energy without a crash and one that helps your body burn fat. My tea contains apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon, ginger root, cinnamon and cayenne pepper— all ingredients to naturally help your metabolism.
Stir + sip this metabolism boosting tea and let me know in the comments below how it’s working for you!
Metabolism Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup water warm
- 1 tbsp honey raw
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar raw
- 2 tbsps ginger root grated
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon ground
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine warm water with raw honey.
- Add in fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar.
- Grate fresh ginger and add into mason jar.
- Add a dash of fresh cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
- Combine well with a whisk or adding a lid and shaking up.
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Notes
- Use fresh ginger root for the most nutrients.
- Using warm, not boiling water, will help the ingredients mix together well without burning away the nutrients that make them work in this recipe.
- If you are sensitive to spice then omit the cayenne pepper.
- Find an apple cider vinegar “with the mother” for even more probiotic benefits.
I usually start my day with lemon water or apple cider vinegar so this is a nice change of both with some other extra yummy ingredients
Yay!!! Glad this will add in some extra flavor to your routine 🙂
A bit hot if your not careful…. But a great morning booster…
You can always add in less cayenne pepper if it’s too hot. Enjoy!!!
Been drinking the lemon and ginger tea daily for the past few weeks and really enjoy. I will now start boosting my morning with this tea. Love all your recipes.
That is awesome Christina! Your body will thank you for it.
I LOVE starting the day with this! It’s delicious and easy. Thank you!!
Mm does what it says but I think I will have to adjust the recipe as it is hard to swallow
Love the am metabolism drink.
Loved this very much! Easy, fast and made me feel good. Thank you!
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Yummy in my tummy! I love starting my day with this tea.
Thanks Roxy! That’s what we like to hear 🙂
I love love love this tea… I drink a glass every morning and it is refreshing. I feel like it gives me the strength to get through my day! At first I was nervous, but it is wonderful……
Thank you Jenn~
Sheila
Thanks for the feedback, Sheila!!! I am so happy that even though you were nervous to try it that you still did and are seeing the benefits of it.
Really kicks my day off right! I can feel like my body is waking up and I’m less tempted to eat a lot for breakfast, I really recommend as it actually tastes nice ( used to drink shots of acv)
Thanks Anna! We are so happy that this recipe is beneficial to you!!
Finally bought these ingredients. Tastes better than I anticipated! Thanks, Jen, for your helpful tips and videos.
Yay!!! Your body is going to start feeling so amazing from this tea!
Was just looking for a good morning drink to help me start the day right! This is tasty, thx!
So glad you are starting your day with this morning tea!
Love this metabolism tea – such a great start to the day!!!!
This drink is great! I love how it tastes and that it warms up my belly. I’m not a fan of spicy things, so I only put a little cayenne pepper in.
Great start to my morning and so easy to make! Love the combo of sweet and tangy with a bit of heat. ❤️