On Monday morning, after a weekend that might have been a bit much on the plate, this drink really hits the spot. Three ingredients, one glass, twenty minutes of rest — and you start the week with a belly that can breathe. There’s no magic involved, just fibers doing their job.
In the glass, it almost looks like a suspended dessert. The chia seeds have swollen, forming a translucent, slightly bluish mass that slides slowly when you tilt the glass. The lemon has infused a sharp, almost biting acidity at first sniff. And if you’ve added honey, there’s this gentle background that softens everything else — a surprising balance for something so quick to prepare.
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