Morning Beverage Won — Tonic Awakening

The first of Ed’s two morning beverages: a hydration and mineral tonic taken on waking, before MB2. Primarily intended for health — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual — with a savory intention as well.

Ingredient list current as of July 2, 2026. Ed’s lists evolve; this is a snapshot of his at-home, in-his-own-pantry version.

Core ingredients

Ingredient	Notes
Water	Quality matters — filtered or spring
Lemon or lime juice	Fresh-squeezed
Salt sole	Saturated brine of unrefined salt (or just a pinch of good salt)

Optional extras — in order of importance (Ed’s opinion)

1. Apple cider vinegar
2. Fulvic and humic minerals
3. Water kefir
4. Pomegranate juice
5. Coconut water
6. Chlorophyll from alfalfa

Method

1. Start with a glass of water (room temperature or warm).
2. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime and a teaspoon of salt sole (or a pinch of salt).
3. Layer in any of the optional extras to taste and intention.
4. Drink first thing in the morning.

After-tonic note

Because of the acid of the citrus, some folks like to swish a pinch of baking soda in water in their mouth after MB1, for the pH of their teeth.

Quality principles

The biggie is organic. There are subtleties of quality that can make a big difference in the health effect — see the ingredient guide for sourcing research on each item.

“Morning beverage is its own quality assurance … especially when camping.” — Confucius, per Ed