Ayurveda Recipes
Chai Tea
Ingredients
5 Cardamom Pods (Crush Slightly)
4-5 Cloves
2 Star Anise
5-8 Peppercorns
3 Slices of Ginger or 11/2 teaspoons of Ground Ginger
1/2 Cinnamon Stick
1-2 Tbsps of lose-leaf black tea, or 1-2 Tea Bags
1 Cup of Water
1 Cup of Milk or Milk Substitute (Almond Milk)
2-3 Tbsps of Maple Syrup, Honey, or Sugar
Directions
Simple Way
1. I place spices and tea in a cheese cloth. boil the water and milk and then place the spices in the liquid and allow to steep for 20 minutes in an insulated thermal flask.
2. Add in sweetener to your liking and spices and tea in a thermal coffee or tea pot.
More Authentic Way
1. Another option is to place open spices in water and simmer for 5-10 minutes, turn heat off and steep tea for 5 minutes.
2. Add choice of milk and bring to a simmer, turn off heat and stir in sweetener.
3. Strain into your mug of choice!!!
Main ingredients in recipe
Maple Syrup is sweet and cooling, pacifies pitta, manganese, riboflavin, and copper.
Cloves contain Vitamin C, vitamin K, Manganese, and Magnesium. Cloves help sooth inflammation and improve joint mobility. They are also know for their antmicrobial and antifungal properties.
Cardamom helps break down food more effectively, gentle detoxifier. Ease symtoms of colds, coughs, and congestion.
https://ayurved.dpu.edu.in/blogs/ayurvedic-health-benefits-of-cardamom
Ayurvedic Tips for Fall
Winter is the Kapha and Vata Season
Winter season is a time to build strength and immunity. Our digestive fire is stronger allowing us to digest heavier nourishing foods.
Cold and dryness aggravate Vata, and damp and heaviness can increase Kapha qualities.
What to eat more of in Winter
Eat more cooked foods such as soups, stews, and root vegetables. Add warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper.
Drink warm water or herbal teas to combat dryness. Tulsi, ginger, and cardamom teas are good options.
Nourishing Activities
Daily Abhyanga (self massage) with warm sesame or almond oil.
Use humidifier to combat dryness wit drops of eucalyptus or lavender oil.
Strengthen your immunity with ashwagandha, tulsi, and turmeric in your routine.
Also slow down and make sure you engage in more relaxing activities.