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Ayurvedic Dravya · Beverage · — kcal / 100g

Lemongrass tea

Also known as: gavati chaha

Citrus-scented grass of Maharashtrian tea gardens — mildly warming, digestive and calming; often blended into chai as gavati chaha.

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Lemongrass tea — Ayurvedic Beverage & USDA Nutrition

Lemongrass tea — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Citrus-scented grass of Maharashtrian tea gardens — mildly warming, digestive and calming; often blended into chai as gavati chaha.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Bruise fresh blades and simmer 3–5 minutes, alone or in milk tea; strain well — the fibers are sharp.

Classical Provenance: Maharashtrian household tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • blades simmered in chai
  • plain with ginger
  • after-dinner digestive cup

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pregnancy (large medicinal amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Lemongrass tea

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):

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