Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened almond milk | 500 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Licorice root, cut | 2 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Pour the unsweetened almond milk into a small heavy pan and warm it slowly.
- Add the licorice root cut and fennel seeds and keep the heat low.
- Simmer gently for five minutes, stirring so the liquid does not catch.
- Remove from the heat and strain if a smooth drink is desired.
- Serve warm in small cups.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-drink adaptation)
This is a mild culinary licorice beverage, not a medicinal dose. Vata: serve warm in a small cup. Pitta: keep the licorice amount modest. Kapha: prefer unsweetened fennel tea for a lighter drink.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Licorice Almond-Milk Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (252g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 23 kcal | 59 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Calcium | 177.0 mg | 446.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.4 mg | 23.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 32.8 mg | 82.8 mg |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 110 mg |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 149 mg |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 0.00 µg | 0.01 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 40.6 µg | 102.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 6.51 mg | 16.44 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.1 µg | 7.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.11 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Choline | 3.1 mg | 7.7 mg |
