Incredible Benefits of Ayurvedic Tea

Drinking ayurvedic tea has been in practice for thousands of years, and can provide a wide range of benefits to those who regularly consume it.

What is Ayurvedic Tea?

Ayurvedic teas are traditional herbal teas prepared in Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional Indian approach to health and wellness. Ayurvedic teas come in three main types, vata tea, pitta tea, and kapha tea. These three teas consist of different herbal elements and they are believed to detoxify and cleanse the body in very specific ways. These Ayurvedic teas are famed for being able to increase health and longevity, along with a number of other health benefits. Provided you aren’t specifically allergic to any ingredients and have spoken to your doctor about any dangers of taking these herbal tonics, these teas should be completely safe to consume. ^[1]

Ayurvedic Tea Benefits

The most impressive health benefits of Ayurvedic tea include its effects on memory, digestion, and weight loss, among many others. Despite being a caffeine-free beverage, it can still help to improve the metabolism and optimize fat-burning by the body, and can also improve digestive efficiency, preventing the build-up of toxins in our gastrointestinal system. The anti-inflammatory nature of these types of tea is also excellent for chronic conditions, as well as preventing chronic inflammation, which can lead to oxidative stress and damage from free radicals. ^{[2] [3]}

Various studies on these teas also show that they can have effects on cognitive health and lower your risks of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s. ^[4]

Ayurvedic teas are caffeine-free teas, usually made with whole spices and herbs. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

How to Make Ayurvedic Tea?

As mentioned, the three main types of Ayurvedic tea are vata tea, pitta tea, and kapha tea. Depending on who is preparing these blends, the amounts of these herbal ingredients may vary, but the basic recipes rarely do. As with any other herbal tea, these herbs are allowed to steep in water for varying amounts of time before being served.

Vata Tea Ingredients

• Fennel
• Cloves
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Licorice
• Stevia

Pitta Tea Ingredients

• Ginger
• Cardamom
• Fennel
• Roses
• Licorice
• Stevia

Kapha Tea Ingredients

• Cloves
• Cinnamon
• Licorice
• Ginger
• Cardamom
• Black Pepper