Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cumin seeds, lightly crushed | 9 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 11 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds, lightly crushed | 6 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Cumin Fennel Tea II; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Bruise the three seeds separately with the flat of a spoon. Work for 30–45 seconds with the heat off, exposing the aromatic centers without grinding the pieces to powder.
- Bring them to a quiet simmer and keep the pot uncovered. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 8 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Strain after eight minutes and drink the infusion warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Cumin Fennel Tea II 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)
Cumin Fennel Tea II 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 Cumin Fennel Tea II
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (131g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 17 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.5 g | 3.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.04 g | 0.05 g |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Calcium | 51.9 mg | 68.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.71 mg | 2.25 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.0 mg | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.4 mg | 30.8 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 106 mg |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.2 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.09 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.23 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Choline | 0.4 mg | 0.6 mg |
