In Ayurveda, the tradition holds that each of us is a mix of three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and leans toward one. Kapha is the steady, earthy one, associated with structure and cool, damp weather, and the Ayurvedic kitchen has long answered it with warm, pungent, brightening spices. This caffeine-free blend sits in that tradition: a warm, aromatic, lightly minty cup made in the spirit of the spices Kapha has long been paired with.
It is gentler than a heavy masala blend. Green cardamom and clove give it a sweet, warm aromatic base, ginger adds a clean bite, and lemon balm and peppermint lift the whole cup with a cool, herbal brightness on the finish. The result is warming and spiced without being heavy, sweet on its own with no sugar added.
Steep it five to seven minutes in freshly boiled water. The spices are pungent, so a long over-steep can turn it sharp; pull it when it smells aromatic rather than bitter. It makes a good caffeine-free morning or mid-afternoon cup, a clean alternative when you want something warm without coffee. A slice of lemon or orange brightens it further if you like.
Caffeine-free. Vegan. No salt, no sugar, no added flavors.
