Remedies and basics
CCF Tea
Cumin, coriander and fennel. A gentle tea for every constitution, lovely after meals.
- Prep
- None
- Cook
- 5 minutes
- Makes
- 1 cup
From Ayurveda: Breaking the Rules Without Breaking the Principles
CCF tea is named for its three ingredients: cumin, coriander and fennel seeds. It is tridoshic, so any constitution can enjoy it, and a cup after a meal helps stimulate digestion and ease bloating.
Bringing the water to a full boil matters. It draws the seeds’ properties into the tea, and side by side you can taste the difference from a tea that was only simmered.
Ingredients
For the seed mix- Equal parts cumin seeds, coriander seeds and fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon seed mix
- 8 ounces water
Method
- 1Mix equal parts cumin, coriander and fennel seeds (for example, 1 teaspoon of each) and store in a jar in a cool, dark place.
- 2Combine 1 teaspoon of the seed mix with the water in a saucepan.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4Strain out the seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
