Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh mint leaves, lightly bruised | 24 g | Pungent, Sweet · 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 Mint Fennel Tea II; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer the crushed seeds for six minutes and turn off the flame. 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 bruised mint and cover the pot for two minutes. 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 leaves darken and serve the tea warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Mint 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)
Mint 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 Mint Fennel Tea II
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (135g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 13 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.2 g | 3.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Calcium | 43.6 mg | 58.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.75 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.3 mg | 20.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16.8 mg | 22.7 mg |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9.6 µg | 12.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.21 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 5.1 µg | 6.8 µg |
