Ayurvedic Alternative for Tea and Coffee

Ayurvedic Alternative for Tea and Coffee

Are you drinking Cola, Coffee & Desi Tea? Here are the best Ayurvedic substitutes.

Vagbhata’s Astanga Hrdayam is classical ayurvedic text which is beyond human’s study on body and immunity. From this pinnacle of knowledge let me dive you in the great ayurvedic drinks. Read this article and get to know the best ayurvedic alternative for tea and ayurvedic alternative for coffee!

You may choose these according to your convenience and body type (vata, kapha, pitta)

Hot drink alternative to tea!

Bharatiya market is full of cold drinks; we have great variety of carbonated water to choose from. Carbonated water contains dissolved carbon dioxide gas, which is the reason of the bubbles in the drink. There is no scientific evidence which claims that this has any side effect on body; instead they claim it to be healthy in swallowing food, which is acceptable. There are a variety of ayurvedic alternatives for tea and ayurvedic alternative for coffee!

Tea or Coffee on the other hand has their bad effects on body if consumed in the wrong way. I am sure you are drinking them in wrong way.

But here are the better alternatives to choose from. These will not only satisfy your mental cravings but your better health.

NOTE: Desi tea recipe in the end

RECIPE 1: ARJUN “THE HERO”

Arjun bark is being used in Bharat since ages due to its huge medicinal properties. Arjun bark is highly alkaline. Using arjun bark instead of regular "chai patti" is enough as an ayurvedic alternative for tea and ayurvedic alternative for coffee!

PREPARATION:

½ teaspoon  arjun bark powder + 1 glass water + jaggery (brown) + dal chini (cinnamon) + 2 tulsi ke patte or leaf + Chai patti (I use tata tea) + lemon + black pepper + ginger

WHOM/WHY TO DRINK?

Arjun bark is very alkaline. Arjun bark is useful in removing toxins from blood. This drink is very useful for those who drink tea regularly.

This tea should be consumed only in November to Feburary.

 Also Read: Drinking water the right way as per Ayurveda (I bet you don't know these LAWS)

RECIPE 2: COCONUT WATER

Coconut water is rich in antioxidants; it is rich source of VITAMINs. Plus it is cool for the body. Coconut water is so filling + it is cool substitute of cola drinks. Yes, I know you want to skip this one, as you want something hot to satisfy your cravings yet this is important option to consider for guys who love cold drinks!

PREPARATION:

Just break and drink the elixir. You may also eat the malai it comes with by breaking it completely after drinking. This malai is also healthy.

WHOM/WHY TO DRINK?

Anyone can drink it.

 

RECIPE 3: DESI LASSI

Lassi is prepared by whisking curd. Lassi is really filling and can be taken with food, avoid at dinner due to its cooling properties. Pitta nashak. Drinking lassi with meals is better for absorption of food and one of the best ayurvedic alternative for tea, ayurvedic alternative for coffee!

PREPARATION:

Whisk curd properly. Separate the butter from it. Pudina can be mixed in it during summer times. Ajwaine can also be used.

WHOM/WHY TO DRINK?

Anyone can drink it expect people with vata dosha i.e body pains. Cooling properies & digestion booster makes it ready to go drink.

 

RECIPE 4: JEERA WATER

If you face problem with digestion, this is for you. Pitta nashak.

PREPARATION:

Take a glass of water, put ½ teaspoon of jeera in it. Boil it till half water remains. Drink it and chew jeera.

WHOM/WHY TO DRINK?

Better for digestion, skin.

HERE IS THE AYURVEDIC TEA.

 

RECIPE 5: AYURVEDIC TEA

Tea is bad? But why. Tea is bad because of sugar. Tea is bad because of tannin and caffine.

Both tannin and caffine is not required by people who lives in warm region. Bharat is warm country. If you live in area with warm air then this tannin and caffine is not for you.

Sugar?

I am talking about refined sugar which is acidic in nature. Several diseases will pop in your body if you eat this. Throw it out and choose healthy options without compromising on taste.

Jaggery, misri powder, desi khand are healthiest options, moreover they are alkaline in nature which is great.

PREPARATION:

1^st Container:

Take less than a cup water (more than half cup) + a bit ginger + arjun bark ½ teaspoon + souf and cardamom + ½ tablespoon of chai patti (I use tata tea).

Put it on flame and warm it till bubbles in water develops. When you see few bubbles, turn off the flame and cover the container for 2-3 minutes.

2^nd Container:

In these 2-3 minutes take another container and take 1/3 cup of milk. Add desi khand or mishri powder in it like you used sugar.

Don’t use jaggery powder in this recipe as boiling jaggery with milk causes milk to break.

Boil the milk.

Now strain the 1^st container in a cup and mix 2^nd container’s milk in it.

Your healthy tea is ready.

WHOM/WHY TO DRINK?

This is the ultimate substitute to regular tea. No compromise on taste. I personally drink this tea regularly. Least tannin and caffine in it.

Anyone can drink it. Plus use of good herbs makes it healthier.

 

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