In the ancient science of Ayurveda, Kapha is based on the elements of earth and water. Kapha keeps our bodies together and gives us structure, fluid balance, strength and endurance. Fortified with herbs and spices, the tea has cleansing and antioxidant properties, which helps reduce water retention and improve digestion. Kapha Herbal tea keeps the mind calm and peaceful, and the body strong and energetic.
Ingredients: Green Tea, Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Black Pepper, Fennel.
Brewing Instructions: Always use fresh water. Bring water to near boiling point (99 degree Celsius). Take 1 teaspoon / 1 teabag in a cup. Pour the heated water and steep the tea for 3-4 mins. Adjust the time of brewing as per desired strength. Leaves can be steeped multiple times till it gives flavour.
Tea flavour enhances as it cools. Our teas can be re-brewed, just steep it longer for the second time.
Know more about the herbs in this herbal green tea:
Green Tea The health benefits of green tea for a wide variety of ailments, including different types of cancer, heart disease, and liver disease, have been reported. Many of these beneficial effects of green tea are related to its catechin content. Green tea catechins helps to fight against obesity, type II diabetes, and heart problems. Long-term consumption of tea catechins could be beneficial against high-fat diet-induced obesity and type II diabetes and could reduce the risk of coronary disease.
Cinnamon It has a sweet and warm flavor and is commonly used to add flavor to foods and drinks. In addition to its use as a spice, cinnamon has a number of potential health benefits. Some studies have found that cinnamon may help to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes. Cinnamon has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce inflammation in the body. Cinnamon contains a number of antioxidants, which may help to protect the body from harmful free radicals. Some studies have found that cinnamon may help to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. Cinnamon has been shown to have antibacterial properties and may be effective at killing certain types of bacteria.
Ginger Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of Ayurvedic medicines. It's been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes. May drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors.
Clove Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, which is native to Indonesia. They have a sweet, warm, and are commonly used to add flavor to dishes and drinks such as teas. Cloves have been shown to have antibacterial properties and may be effective at killing certain types of bacteria. Cloves are often used as a natural remedy for toothache and gum pain.
Fennel Fennel has been extensively used for its inherent medicinal and culinary properties since ancient times. Fennel seeds are a storehouse of essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin A, fibre, potassium, manganese, zinc, iron, and calcium. They contain polyphenols such as rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid, quercetin and apigenin. In addition, fennel seeds are characterised by powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that enable them to treat various health conditions.
Black Pepper More than just a food flavor enhancer, black pepper offers health benefits thanks to its bioactive compounds, with piperine being the most important. It is the main component that gives black pepper its health-boosting qualities. Piperine is considered a type of antioxidant that helps to lower the risk of chronic illnesses like atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and neurological conditions. This compound has a positive effect on nutrient bioavailability as well. When you add black pepper to your meal, you increase the amount of nutrients absorbed into your bloodstream.
