Mint Ginger (Kashayam) Tea

(2 servings)

Kashayam is an Ayurvedic tea brewed with whole spices to boost immunity among other health benefits.

Ingredients

• 16 oz water
• 2 sprigs mint (12-18 medium/large leaves)
• 1 tsp ginger (fresh, finely chopped or grated)
• ¼ tsp coriander (whole seeds)
• ½ cinnamon stick
• Optional: 
  • 1 tsp raisins (chopped)
  • 6 whole walnuts

Instructions:

• Chop ginger into tiny pieces and chop raisins (if using).
• Heat water to a boil. 
• Using a tea pot or cooking pot, pour water over mint leaves, ginger, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, and raisins.
• Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes.
• Garnish with 3 walnuts.*
• Enjoy!

*Note:

• The original recipe recommends serving this with 3 walnuts because the natural fats in walnuts (and other nuts) appear to increase the bioavailability of fat-soluble phytonutrients found in plants.

Adapted from: NutritionScience.in