Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chamomile tea, loose and dried | 12 g | Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 9 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Green cardamom pods, lightly cracked | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Chamomile Fennel Tea; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer the fennel and cardamom briefly and remove the pot from heat. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Add the chamomile, cover, and let the flowers infuse gently. Take the pot off the flame, cover for 4 minutes, and keep the lid closed so the volatile aroma stays in the infusion.
- Strain within four minutes and serve the tea warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Chamomile Fennel Tea settle for 4 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)
Chamomile Fennel 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 Chamomile Fennel Tea
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (130g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 7 kcal | 9 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 25.0 mg | 32.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.37 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.5 mg | 11.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9.1 mg | 11.8 mg |
| Potassium | 34 mg | 44 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.10 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.11 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.02 µg | 0.03 µg |
