Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh ginger, cut into thin slivers | 12 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 10 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Green cardamom pods, lightly cracked | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Ginger Fennel Tea II; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Slice the ginger thinly and crack the fennel and cardamom. Work for 30–45 seconds with the heat off, exposing the aromatic centers without grinding the pieces to powder.
- Simmer all three in water until the ginger aroma softens. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Strain the tea and sip it warm without sweetener. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Ginger Fennel Tea II settle for 5 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)
Ginger 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 Ginger Fennel Tea II
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (131g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 10 kcal | 13 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.04 g | 0.05 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 28.2 mg | 37.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.6 mg | 13.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 11.1 mg | 14.5 mg |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 63 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.13 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.29 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Selenium | 0.02 µg | 0.02 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.00 µg | 0.00 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.14 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.3 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Choline | 0.7 mg | 0.9 mg |
