Saffron Lemon Sweet Tea

PREP TIME: 3 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES (Vata)

This is a nice twist on the warm lemon water many detoxes or cleanses advise as a way to
start your day. Extra spices give this tea more depth and provide additional dosha
balance.

Ingredients

5 cups water
1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
¼ teaspoon saffron
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
Zest of 1 lemon

Method

1 tablespoon raw honey
1. In a medium pot, boil the water, cardamom seeds, saffron, fennel seeds, and lemon zest
for 5 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and let stand for another 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the honey and serve.

Additional

Servings: 2-4
Seasons: AUTUMN/ WINTER
Taste: ASTRINGENT, PUNGENT, SOUR, SWEET

Vatas can add more of any of the spices for more support.
Pittas should halve or omit the honey. Fresh lemon should be used sparingly, so consider
halving the zest.
Kaphas can add ginger for more uplifting flavor and go lighter on the honey.
Timesaving

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