Yogi Tea For the Fall

This recipe is based on the original tea recipe by Yogi Bhajan. Passed on to me by my mentor KP Khalsa. I have made a few tweaks and modifications to suit my cliental. I do encourage everyone play with the ratios and adjust to their preferences. I also suggest you consider making large batches at a time and drinking daily. 

Ingredients

• For each cup (8 oz.):
  • 10 oz. water
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 4 whole green cardamom pods
  • 6 whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 stick cinnamon
  • Optional: 1-3 slice of fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 tsp. black or rooibos 
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • Honey to taste
    
    Optional 
  • 1 bay leaf 
  • 1 tsp dried orange peel 
  • Fresh Nutmeg 
  • 1 tsp Lemon Grass 
  • Star Anise 

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spices:

   • For convenience, prepare at least 4 cups at one time.
   • In a pot, add 10 oz. of water for each cup of tea you are making 
   • Add the cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, cinnamon, ginger root (and optional spices should you be including those) 

2. Boil:

   • Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20-30 minutes.
   • Liquid should reduce by half 

3. Add Tea:

   • Bring the tea back up to a boil and add 1/4 tsp. of black or rooibos tea.
   • Let it sit for 1-2 minutes.

4. Finish:

   • Add 1/2 cup of milk and reheat the mixture.
   • Strain the tea into cups and sweeten with honey to taste.
     
     Enjoy in a cute mug. 

Health Benefits

• Black Pepper: Acts as a blood purifier.
• Cardamom: Supports colon health (aids in gas relief).
• Cloves: Beneficial for the nervous system.
• Cinnamon: Supports bone health.
• Ginger: Adds flavor and helps with colds, digestion, circulation and general weakness
• Milk: Aids in the easy assimilation of spices and prevents irritation to the colon.
• Tea: Acts as an alloy for all ingredients, creating a healthful and delicious drink.
• Bay Leaf: Aids digestion, helps with respiratory issues and ags
• Nutmeg: Restores the Nervous System
• Orange Peel: General Digestive Benefits 
• Lemongrass: General sinus benefit, excess mucus
• Star Anise:

  relieves intestinal pain and distention