My Grandmother's Ultimate Lotus Seed Elixir

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lotus seeds (240 g)
• 3 cups water (720 ml) for boiling
• 2 cups cold water (480 ml)
• 1 ripe banana (medium, peeled)
• 1 cup coconut water (240 ml)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (15 g) (optional)
• Juice of 1 lime (30 ml)
• Mint leaves (for garnish)
• Slices of lime (for garnish)
• Edible flowers (e.g., hibiscus or nasturtium) (for garnish)