3 Summer Teas for Each Dosha.

It’s important to stay hydrated in late spring and summer to help flush out toxins and keep the body regulated. Whether you sip warm or room temperature, these 3 Dosha balancing teas will help keep Agni stoked, without over stimulating or heating.

Vata Balancing Summer Tea
Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

• 1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers (or tea bag)

• 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger root

• 2 cups hot water

Instructions:

1. In a teapot or cup, combine fennel seeds, chamomile flowers, and ginger root.

2. Pour hot water over the ingredients and steep for 5-10 minutes.

3. Strain the tea and enjoy its soothing and calming effects. It helps balance Vata's tendencies for anxiety and restlessness.

Pitta Balancing Summer Tea:

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon rose petals

• 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon dried coriander seeds

• 2 cups hot water

Instructions:

1. Add rose petals, mint leaves, and coriander seeds to a teapot or cup.

2. Pour hot water over the ingredients and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.

3. Strain the tea and savor its cooling and refreshing qualities, helping balance Pitta's tendency for heat and inflammation.

Kapha Balancing Summer Tea:

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon tulsi (holy basil) leaves

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon dried cinnamon bark

• 2 cups hot water

Instructions:

1. Place tulsi leaves, dried thyme, and cinnamon bark in a teapot or cup.

2. Pour hot water over the ingredients and allow them to steep for 5-10 minutes.

3. Strain the tea and relish its invigorating and warming properties, helping balance Kapha's tendencies for lethargy and congestion.

Remember, these tea recipes are intended to provide a general guideline. Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your personal preference and consult with a healthcare professional if you have any specific health concerns or allergies. Enjoy your refreshing and Dosha-balancing summer teas!

Let us know if you tried and how you liked them.