Clove Fennel Rosewater

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 5 TO 10 MINUTES (PITTA)

Cloves, fennel, and rose petals are excellent for cooling the fiery properties of the pitta dosha. The sweet rose petal and spicy red clove scents swirl together to create an intoxicating aroma. Prepare and sip throughout the day.

Ingredients

8 cups water 
1 handful rose petals 
½ cup fennel seeds 
¼ cup red cloves

Method

1. Add water in a medium pot, boil the water. 
2. Add the rose petals, fennel seeds, and red cloves, and turn off the heat. 
3. Steep as the water cools. 
4. Enjoy at room temperature.

Additional

Serving: 1
Seasons: ALL SEASONS, ESPECIALLY SUMMER
Taste: BITTER, SWEET, ASTRINGENT

Vatas can substitute mint and cinnamon sticks for more digestive aid and add honey.
Pittas can add more of any of the spices to aid in cooling. Be sure to drink at room temperature or slightly chilled, not hot.
Kaphas can add ginger or lemon zest for more uplifting flavor and honey to sweeten.

Mindfulness Tip: Activate all your senses when you eat. Notice the bright, vibrant colors in your salad, inhale the aromas of the different foods on your plate, listen to the crunch as you cut into a crispy vegetable, feel the textures of ingredients as you chew, and notice the different flavors on your tongue.