Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Hibiscus petals, loose and dried | 10 g | Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 10 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 Hibiscus Fennel Tea; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Bring the fennel and coriander to a gentle infusion over six minutes. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Remove the pot from heat, add hibiscus, and cover briefly. Take the pot off the flame, cover for 2 minutes, and keep the lid closed so the volatile aroma stays in the infusion.
- Strain before the infusion becomes too tart and serve warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Hibiscus Fennel Tea settle for 3 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)
Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus Fennel Tea
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (131g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 10 kcal | 13 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Calcium | 33.8 mg | 44.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.54 mg | 0.71 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.1 mg | 15.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 13.9 mg | 18.3 mg |
| Potassium | 47 mg | 62 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.13 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.8 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) | 0.14 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.02 µg | 0.02 µg |
| Choline | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
