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Ayurvedic Dravya · Beverage · — kcal / 100g

Ginger tea Ardraka kwatha

Also known as: adrak chai (unsweetened)

The simplest agni tea — hot water simmered with fresh ginger is half of Ayurvedic home medicine.

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Ginger tea — Ayurvedic Beverage & USDA Nutrition

Ginger tea — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The simplest agni tea — hot water simmered with fresh ginger is half of Ayurvedic home medicine.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Simmer 3–4 slices fresh ginger 5–10 minutes; sip warm before or with meals.

Classical Provenance: Classical ardraka usage; household tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with lemon and honey (lukewarm) for colds
  • sipped through meals to aid digestion
  • with tulsi

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity (strong brew)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ginger tea

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (237g):

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