Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Holy basil leaves, lightly bruised | 20 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 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 Tulsi Fennel Tea II; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer the fennel and coriander for 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.
- Turn off the heat, add the bruised holy basil, and cover. Take the pot off the flame, cover for 2 minutes, and keep the lid closed so the volatile aroma stays in the infusion.
- Strain after two minutes and offer the tea warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Tulsi Fennel Tea II 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)
Tulsi 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 Tulsi Fennel Tea II
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (134g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 19 kcal | 26 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.06 g | 0.09 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Calcium | 116.6 mg | 156.3 mg |
| Iron | 3.88 mg | 5.20 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.6 mg | 31.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.9 mg | 32.0 mg |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 193 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.41 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 10.0 µg | 13.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.40 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Vitamin K | 64.0 µg | 85.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.31 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.2 µg | 13.7 µg |
| Choline | 1.6 mg | 2.1 mg |
