What's your morning brew?

Mine is usually tea 🫖 or something decaf.

Today I added herbs to my tea to make a grounding and rejuvenating blend specifically for Vata dosha.

Here's a bit of information on each of the ingredients:

Dashamoola - supports the lungs and nervous system and helps direct Vata energy down so you feel more grounded. I love the earthy taste of this!

Haritake - has the unique ability to both cleanse and rejuvenate. It increases prana which supports increased energy, intelligence, awareness, longevity, and emotional balance. It penetrates all 7 dhatus (tissue layers) to support the immune system. It's gentle "scraping" action is how it's able help with cleansing/detoxing/eliminating and maintaining healthy weight. I take a pinch of haritake and some honey whenever I think of it.

Shatavari - is nourishing and grounding. It's often used to support the female reproductive system, but is a renowned tonic for the digestive system and blood (especially in cases of excessive pitta/fire). I only use this on rare occasion as it can increase kapha (side effect is weight gain!).

Rose petal powder - is cooling, calming and anti-inflammatory. It purifiea the blood and can control acidity. It's also an aphrodisiac and helps with balancing the heart chakra. Perfect as we get ready to head into a long weekend. 💜

To prepare:

Add the following to a tea strainer inside a tea pot: 1/4 tsp each dashamoola, haritake, shatavari, and rose. Add a tsp of Indian Spice herbal tea (or a chai tea bag). Add boiling water.

Steep for 10 minutes, then served with steamed raw milk and Himalayan honey 🍯.