Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fenugreek seeds | 4 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Cinnamon bark | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 560 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Bring the water just to a boil, then lower the heat.
- Add the fenugreek seeds, cinnamon bark and simmer gently for five minutes.
- Cover and steep off the heat for three minutes so the aroma remains in the infusion.
- Strain into cups.
- Serve the infusion warm and unsweetened.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Ayurvedic household herbal-infusion tradition)
Fenugreek Cinnamon Tea is a mild culinary infusion, not a medicinal dose. Vata: steep gently and serve warm. Pitta: reduce strongly heating spices. Kapha: keep it unsweetened and use the full spice only if comfortable.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Fenugreek Cinnamon Tea
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (283g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 3 kcal | 9 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 2.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.01 g | 0.02 g |
| Total Fat | 0.05 g | 0.1 g |
| Calcium | 7.8 mg | 21.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 0.75 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.6 mg | 7.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2.3 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Potassium | 7 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 13 mg |
| Zinc | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Selenium | 0.06 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.07 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.4 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Choline | 0.04 mg | 0.1 mg |
