Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Green cardamom pods, lightly cracked | 5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds, lightly crushed | 11 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 6 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Cardamom Coriander Tea; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Open the cardamom pods and bruise both kinds of seed. Work for 30–45 seconds with the heat off, exposing the aromatic centers without grinding the pieces to powder.
- Simmer the spices in water until a gentle aroma rises. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Cover for one minute, strain, and pour the tea warm. Keep the pot covered off the flame for 1 minute, then strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Cardamom Coriander Tea settle for 2 minutes, check that it is warm or gently cool rather than extreme in temperature, and divide it evenly among four cups.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Cardamom Coriander Tea is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: serve warm and sip slowly. Pitta: keep sourness and pungency mild and omit extra chili. Kapha: minimize sweetener and keep rich plant-milk portions small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cardamom Coriander Tea
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (130g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 13 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Calcium | 35.2 mg | 46.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.69 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Magnesium | 14.5 mg | 19.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15.9 mg | 20.8 mg |
| Potassium | 57 mg | 74 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.08 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.12 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
