Ayurvedic Tea is a drink made with special ingredients especially herbs. It’s is commonly used to detoxify and cleanse the body. In addition, the drink helps to calm the nerves, enhance energy, aid digestion, and promote emotional well-being. Today, we borrow these ancient practices and apply ayurvedic tea to our 3 dosha types. Read on.
Ayurvedic Tea for Vata Dosha
- 3 cups of water
- 1tsp. Chamomile – fresh
- 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg powder
- 1/2 tsp. Ashwagandha powder
- 1/4 tsp. dry Ginger – ground
Bring the water to boil. Switch off the heat and quickly add in all the ingredients. Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes. This enables the ingredients to infuse well. Sieve in your drinking cup and enjoy. If you have a sweet tooth, feel free to add a vegan sweetener of your choice. However, note that this is not a bitter drink. Hence, you might enjoy more without sweetening.
The Benefits
The Vata dosha needs more brain magic to improve their memory and balance their moods. This recipe has chamomile as the key herb, nutmeg as the supporting herb, and ginger powder as the carrier herb. The body will, therefore, absorb the drink efficiently. Chamomile and nutmeg are nervine sedatives (they relax the nervous system) while Ashwagandha is a nervine tonic, (it strengthens the nervous system). Ginger, as a carrier herb, helps your body to digest all these herbs
This Ayurvedic Tea can be taken at any time of the day.
Ayurvedic Tea for Pitta Dosha
- ¼ tsp. Coriander
- ¼ tsp. Cumin
- ¼ tsp. Fennel
- 2 cups of water
- A sweetener (maple syrup, agave nectar, etc.)
Roast the seeds in a hot pan and set aside. This helps to bring out their natural oils and aroma. As a result, they infuse easily when boiled in water. Next, you bring the water to boil in a saucepan or teapot. Add the above ingredients and let it simmer until it reduces by half (approximately 10 minutes on a medium-low flame).
In your drinking cup, add a sweetener to your preferred taste. Then pour in the hot drink via a strainer. Stir well to mix and enjoy.
The Benefits
This Ayurvedic Tea recipe is an excellent laxative. It is great for digestion and relieves constipation. It is best taken just before you go to bed.
Ayurvedic Tea for Kapha Dosha
- ½ fresh lemon
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 1 cup of green tea
- 2 cups clean water
- A sweetener (maple syrup, agave nectar, etc.)
Bring the water to boil in a saucepan or teapot. Add the cinnamon and the green tea (wrapped in a muslin cloth to make the leaves more manageable). In your drinking cup, add the sweetener and squeeze in the lemon juice. Pour in the hot tea and stir well.
Enjoy!
The Benefits
The Kapha dosha needs body stamina and balance to stay in check even when overwhelmed. This recipe has ingredients that boost the body’s immunity and help it to heal. It is also excellent for cold, sinus, cough, and allergies. Finally, it promotes blood circulation. The tea is best taken in the morning.