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Ginger-Jaggery Vata Tea
Ārdraka Guḍa Pāna
Afternoon · 3–5 p.m., the classical Vata hour, or 30 minutes before a light dinner.
Fresh ginger · Green cardamom · Cinnamon (optional) · Fennel (for bloat-prone Vata)
A warming afternoon tea for cold hands, bloating and the 3 p.m. Vata slump. Fresh ginger kindles agni, jaggery grounds, and a touch of ghee carries the warmth deep into the tissues.
Specifically pacifies Vata
Ingredients
- ·1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- ·2 cups water
- ·1 tsp jaggery (or to taste)
- ·1/4 tsp ghee
- ·Pinch of cardamom
- ·Squeeze of fresh lemon (optional)
Method
- 01Simmer the sliced ginger in water for 6–8 minutes with the cardamom.
- 02Strain into mugs and stir in the jaggery and ghee while still warm.
- 03Finish with a small squeeze of lemon if desired and sip slowly.
Nutrition notes
Per cup (≈): 35 kcal · 0 g protein · 7 g carbs · 1 g fat. Gingerols stimulate digestion; jaggery provides quick, mineral-rich grounding sweetness.
Serving notes
Serve warm in small cups — two cups make one serving for two. Sip slowly between meals, never with food. Make fresh; do not store. Pair with a few soaked almonds for sustained energy.
Practitioner note
Avoid in high Pitta, peptic ulcer or active heartburn. For Kapha, drop the jaggery and ghee.
Source · Adapted in our kitchen from traditional Indian household tonics for cold weather.
Traditional Ayurvedic recipe. For a personalised plan based on your constitution, please book a consultation.