Pour Yourself a Cup of Compassion

Try our beloved MTH smoothie recipe.

Katie Mello

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Compassion: a strong feeling of sympathy for the suffering of others and a desire to help them. When was the last time you expressed compassion, not only for others but for yourself? Our Compassion smoothie beautifully combines almond milk, chai concentrate, mangoes, cherries, and cinnamon to help nourish and support your body from the inside out. Mandala Tea House’s chai concentrate is a special blend of ginger, black tea, and signature Indian chai spices. Combined with our house-made almond milk, the base of this smoothie is loaded with healthy fats and just enough caffeine from the black tea to provide a boost to your day. Mangoes and cherries add a subtle sweetness, and a bit of cinnamon ties this smoothie all together. Create a cup of compassion for yourself or someone in need using the recipe below!

Ingredients

6 oz almond milk
3 oz chai concentrate
½ cup cherries
½ cup mangoes
½ tsp cinnamon

Directions

Blend all ingredients on 60 percent power for 1 minute.

Notes

All smoothies come in one size (12 oz).
To make a smoothie warm, steam almond milk before adding it to the blender.

Katie Mello

Though you may recognize Katie from the Mandala Tea House, she now resides in sunny San Diego. She recently received her bachelor's degree from San Jose State University and hopes to soon work with children in the field of behavioral therapy. When she’s not obsessing about fruits and vegetables, you can find her walking on the beach, lifting weights, or brewing a strong cup of coffee.

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