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Ayurvedic Herbal Tea Recipes
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Dr. Sangeeta Anand, BAMS. MSc (Ayur)
Goals: To preserve the ancient heritage of AYURVEDA and make it the medicine of future through extensive research, hardwork and application of its principles in treating various ailments difficult to treat otherwise. Experience: Ayurveda & pancha karma consulting, and international lecturing.

 
By Dr. Sangeeta Anand, BAMS. MSc (Ayur)
Published on 06/17/2007
 
These Ayurvedic herbal teas are a blend of balanced spices in a decotion form that helps to keep the heart healthier and sadhak Pitta in balance.
Honey Ginger Tea

This soothing and aromatic tea is great for relieving stress and also a good remedy for a cold and cough.


Serves 2.

Ingredients
1. small lemon
1 tablespoon peeled and freshly sliced ginger
2 cups boiling hot water
honey to taste

Method
1.

Wash the lemon and cut into thin slices.

2.

Place the lemon and ginger slices in a small teapot.

3.

Pour boiling hot water into the teapot.

4.

Allow the tea to infuse for a few minutes.

5.

Sweeten with honey and serve warm.

Lemongrass Tea

Warm body-and-soul with this simple, fragrant and comforting beverage.

Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Preparation Time : 5 mins.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

 ½ cup lemongrass, finely chopped

 ½ cup mint leaves, finely chopped

 1 teaspoon tea leaves (optional)

jaggery to taste
Method
1.

Combine the lemon grass, mint leaves and jaggery with 5 cups of water in a pan and bring it to a boil.

2.

Lower the flame and simmer till it reduces to about 3 cups.

3.

Remove from the flame, add the tea leaves, cover and allow it to infuse for a few minutes.

4.

Strain and serve hot.