Do you seek a cup of tea to kick-start your day?
Do you feel refreshed & all full of energy to carry on with your daily chores after that caffeine boost? That caffeine in blood gives the nervous system a boost at the superficial level, suppressing the natural instincts of the body. Till the time the effect of caffeine is on, a burst of energy is felt, which crashes the moment your blood begins to empty out on caffeine effect, leaving you all the more drained & wanting for more caffeine. This vicious cycle goes on for years, until unknowingly you keep depleting your energy levels through the caffeine-effect at the superficial level.
So, you want to feel energetic & caffeine seems like the last resort? Well, its not!
There could be multiple ways to work on improving one’s energy levels, one of them being the caffeine-effect (temporary superficial approach) which ends up depleting the system in the long run. The other approach to build constant sustained energy levels & robust immunity, is to work on clearing up the sludge out of the body.
The wellness techniques around spices mentioned in 5000 year old science of Ayurveda, is your powerful medicine cabinet, if you know how to apply these energetics in your meal plans.
The Caffeine-Free CCF Tea:
CCF (Cumin, Coriender & Fennel) Tea is an age-old classic three-seed Ayurveda tea to balance the heat in your body in summer season. With a gentle stimulating effect on ‘Agni’, the digestive fire, the CCF tea is a great detox tea that is balancing for all body Ayurveda body constitutions including vata, pitta & kapha. It is considered to be the most balancing spice blend as per Ayurveda.
Recipe:
- ¼ teaspoon of coriander seeds
- ¼ teaspoon of cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon of fennel seeds
Rinse the seeds well & add CCF seeds in 1½ cups of water. Boil in a covered pan for 15-20 minutes on low flame until the color of the tea turns golden tan. Strain & consume.
Best time to consume: Early morning, after meals & before bed.
Benefits of CCF Tea:
- Aids digestive process due to its gentle stimulating effect on all important organs of digestion including stomach & liver.
- Aids the removal of toxic accumulation leading to natural weight loss.
- Cooling in nature, which also makes it anti-inflammatory tea blend.
- Reduces gas & bloating.
- Acts as diuretic, helping purge out excess water retained the body tissues.
Energetically, the CCF Tea helps burn up excess moisture in the digestive tract that helps dry up damp areas which become the breeding ground for harmful microorganisms. It aids circulation, boosts metabolism & helps remove body sluggishness. The emotional energetics of CCF tea work towards helping you attain clarity of thought & become calm. At your wholesome level, the CCF tea helps restore your vitality. It is much effective than a caffeine tea & in the long run builds your energy levels than depleting your reserves.
Ingredients:
Cumin: The ‘Cooling’ property of cumin makes it one of the best spice for aiding digestive health. ‘Cumin’ in Sanskrit means ‘Jiraka-that which helps digestion‘. Its pungent & bitter properties makes it an effective blood cleanser & a great detox spice. It stimulates liver for better detox performance. What makes cumin a star spice is soothing effect on all Ayurveda constitution body doshas, making it a most balancing spice. No wonder, it is the most used spice in ancient Indian history after turmeric!
From modern science perspective, cumin helps balance blood sugar levels due to its pungent & bitter properties. Cumin seeds are known to help with secretion of pancreatic enzymes that further help digestion & absorption process. It is a great post-meal digestive aid as it lowers vata (gas movement) in the lower abdomen that is often felt in the form of post-meal bloating.
Coriander: It is yet again a cooling spice & has been known as an ‘anti-diabetic’ seed. Energetically, coriander is calming & uplifting for an irritated digestive tract. The subtle energetics of coriander include igniting emotions of peace, tranquility, serenity & optimism. These properties make coriander seeds an anti-anxiety & nervous system supporting spice. From modern science perspective, it is known to have cholesterol-lowering effects, ease internal swelling & inflammation, blood sugar imbalances & digestive disorders. for anxiety, nervous depression or excessive worrying. It is also considered safe for all body types.
Fennel: Yet another powerful cooling spice, fennel is sweet in taste & higgly soothing for digestive tract. In Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine, the sweet flavour is known to soothe the digestive tract, & the mild sweetness of fennel seeds strengthens & warms the digestive fire ‘Agni’, while soothing the entire GI tract. This specific property of fennel makes it a super-spice for digestion. Fennel is a nerve soother & contributes towards a refreshed & calm state of mind, & mental alertness. With tridoshak properties, fennel is suitable for all body types.
As per the modern nutrition science, the fiber content in fennel helps lower heart risk & lowers cholesterol levels. It is rich in nutrients including calcium, phosphorous, Vitamin A, B & C.
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