CCF Tea

Cumin Coriander Fennel

Ayurvedic Digestive Tea

Ingredients and How to Prepare

Method 1:

• In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of each(or however much, as long as the proportions are equal) : Cumin seeds, and Coriander seeds, Fennel seeds

• Then transfer this to a jar, or tupperware, and keep sealed in your pantry away from direct sunlight

• To prepare the tea, take 1-2 Tbsp. of the CCF mixture (depending on how strong you can handle), and steep in 2 cups (500ml) of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. - please do not use your microwave!

• Drink slowly and enjoy :)

Method 2: This method allows for us to utilize the whole seed without throwing any of it out. It will also have a more potent effect on the system because we are consuming the full seed.

• Grind equal proportions of Cumin, Coriander, and Fennel in a spice grinder and transfer to a jar (with lid). Keep in pantry.

• When preparing the tea, add 1 tsp. of the CCF mixture to 2 cups of boiling water (500ml). Let sit for 5-10 minutes and then drink.

• Or you can also allow for the 1tsp. of mixture to steep in warm/room temperature water overnight (500ml), then warm in the morning and drink on empty stomach

Benefits of CCF Tea

• Works as an anti-inflammatory

• Kindles Agni/digestion/metabolism without aggravating Pitta (or too much heat)

• Helps with weight loss and elimination of wastes and toxins

• Calms indigestion - gas, bloating, burping, reflux, acidity, nausea, diarrhea

• Tonic for the urinary tract/Diuretic - good for cystitis (burning urination, frequent urge to urinate, or urge to urinate after you’ve just emptied the bladder)

• Benefits all three doshas (tridoshic)

• High in antioxidants

When is the best time to drink it?

The best time to drink CCF tea is on an empty stomach, whether that be in the mornings before breakfast or in between your meals throughout the day. Please make sure that you have an hour gap between your CCF tea and a meal (as to not interfere with proper digestion).