Warming, balancing & immune-strengthening A powerful herbal tea for cold days – promotes inner strength and brings body & mind into balance.
Ingredients (for 2 cups / approx. 500 ml)
1 tbsp Dried Tulsi (Holy Basil)
1 small Cinnamon stick or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 Cloves
2–3 Black peppercorns (slightly crushed)
1 slice Fresh ginger (optional)
500ml Water
Optional Honey or date syrup for sweetening
Preparation (approx. 15 minutes)
Crush the spices: Lightly crush the cloves and peppercorns in a mortar to release the essential oils.
Brew the tea: Heat water in a pot. Add Tulsi, cinnamon, cloves, pepper and ginger if desired. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently with the lid closed for about 10 minutes.
Strain & refine: Pour the tea through a fine strainer into cups. Sweeten with honey or date syrup if desired (add only below 40°C).
Ayurveda Tips:
Effects: This tea has a warming, decongestant and clarifying effect. It strengthens the immune system (Ojas), stimulates Agni (digestive fire) and simultaneously calms the mind. Particularly helpful at the onset of colds, in damp-cold weather or when Vata or Kapha is out of balance.
Vata: Very balancing through warmth & sweet spices
Pitta: In moderation – reduce cinnamon if needed
Kapha: Activating & decongestant – ideal in winter or when feeling sluggish
Nutritional values per cup (unsweetened)
| Nutritional values | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | <1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | <1% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6g | <1% |
| Fat | 0.0g | <1% |
*Based on a 2000-calorie diet
