Ayurvedic Summer Tea: How to Refresh Your Senses with Rose Cooling Tea
As the summer sun beats down, there's nothing quite like sipping on a refreshing beverage that not only quenches your thirst but also helps balance the body's internal heat. Enter the Ayurvedic Rose Cooling Tea, a concoction that combines the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic principles with the pleasure of a revitalizing summer drink. With its carefully selected ingredients–mint, rose, and clove–this tea offers a soothing escape from the scorching temperatures.
The Power of Cooling Ingredients
In the science of Ayurveda, a holistic approach to wellness that originated in India thousands of years ago, balance is key. When your body experiences an imbalance of heat—whether due to external factors like the weather or internal factors like diet—Ayurveda recommends remedies with cooling properties to restore equilibrium.
That’s why each component of Rose Cooling Tea is chosen for its specific cooling attributes. Mint, with its vibrant scent and flavor, is known to soothe indigestion and alleviate stagnation in the body. Roses, aside from their wonderful aroma, possess the ability to reduce excessive heat in the stomach, colon, and liver, all while balancing the mind and soothing the heart. And don't be fooled by the inclusion of cloves—while they might seem more suited to winter, in the context of Ayurveda, they actually help increase digestion without causing additional heat. They also aid in improving circulation and promoting oral health.
The Recipe: Rose Cooling Tea
Ingredients
1 tsp. dried rose petals*
1 tsp. fresh mint leaves (chopped)
2 cloves (ground)
2 cups boiling water
sugar to taste (optional)
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Preparation
Combine rose petals, mint, and cloves in a teapot.
Add boiling water, cover, and steep for 5-6 minutes.
Strain and enjoy!
Embrace the Refreshment
With its carefully chosen ingredients, this tea doesn't just cool you down—it harmonizes your body, mind, and spirit, allowing you to fully embrace the beauty and vitality of the summer season. I also drink this tea to cool the heat and dryness of my eyes after hours of staring at screens.
So, the next time you feel the need to refresh your senses, turn to this Ayurvedic remedy and let its energizing taste wake your senses.
Exploring Further: Ayurveda and Culinary Mastery
If the world of Ayurvedic cooking intrigues you, I recommend learning from an expert like Divya Alter. I learned this recipe from Divya Alter, my mentor and an Ayurvedic chef. You can find this recipe and others in her cookbook What to Eat for How You Feel. In it, she credits her teacher, Vaidya Mishra, for the knowledge that has been passed down through generations.
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Be well,
Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD
