Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea

How to Make Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea

SERVINGS: 1
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
MEAL: DRINK
STYLE: AYURVEDIC
PREPARATION: TEA, BOILED
FOR OCCASION: CLEANSE

INGREDIENTS

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

1/4 tsp	CUMIN
1/4 tsp	FENNEL SEEDS
1/4 tsp	CORIANDER SEED

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

In Ayurveda teas are the traditional method of delivering the medicinal effects herbs and spices to your body's tissues. Ayurvedic teas generally consist of a single herb or blend of herbs steeped in hot water.

Boil 1 1/2 cups of water
Add the whole cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds.
Let steep for 5 minutes, or until it cools to a comfortable drinking temperature.
Strain and serve, discarding the spices.
Drink with every meal for at least two weeks.

If you prefer to use organic, fresh, medicinal grade quality ingredients, consider purchasing Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea from our herb store.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Cumin, Coriander, & Fennel tea (CCF tea) is one of the simplest and most famous Ayurvedic home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and the burning up of excess water retention.

This revitalizing yet mild blend gets right to the point by warming up your circulation and cleansing your lymphatic system.

It stokes your metabolism and digestive fire restoring your vitality where winter sluggishness abounds.

Its mild bitterness revs up the detoxification process and purifies the blood.

CCF tea blend also helps:

Restore tone and tightness to swollen water logged tissues.
Soothe agitation and inflammation
Restore a calm clarity and spaciousness to a tense mind.

Drip, drip, drip.

As winter ice and snow melts and becomes the wetness around you in springtime, they make all of that stunning green growth possible.

This same wetness can also manifest in your body. Internal dampness causes a runny nose, thick digestive mucus, and even swelling.

CCF Tea clears out water retention, while its flushing action simultaneously cleanses the urinary tract and reduces your water weight.

Make this blend yourself. Just follow our simple recipe. For best results, use organic, fresh, medicinal grade quality ingredients.

To make it, simply follow the simple recipe.

Contraindications

This tea is suitable for long term use, all three doshas and for all ages. Since CCF tea is a diuretic, do not drink before bed otherwise you will have to wake up to urinate. Dry Vata individuals should limit intake of diuretics.

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
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PACIFIES

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
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PACIFIES

PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES

CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other

Subtaste:

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:

Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Cleanse & Detox:

Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Energy Vitality:

Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Skin Care & Beauty:

Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Respiratory-Health:

Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Immune System:

Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Heart & Circulation:

Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Reproductive Health:

Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Strength, Muscle Health:

Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:

Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common
Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Nervine, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic
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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common
Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Nervine, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Carminative, Diuretic
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Thyme (fresh)

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Anthelminthic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Antispasmodic
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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Nervine
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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Galactagogue, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Carminative
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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Brain-tonic, Carminative, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Nervine
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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Anthelminthic, Brain-tonic, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator
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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common
Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic
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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy
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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic
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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Decongestant, Diuretic, Nervine, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Anthelminthic, Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Nervine, Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy
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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant
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Hyssop Powder

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common
Nervine, Antimicrobial, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant
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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Nervine
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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common
Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Anthelminthic, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Appetizer
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Trikatu

Trikatu has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant
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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common
Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Appetizer
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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative
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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Anthelminthic, Nervine, Antispasmodic
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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive
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Comments & Impressions of 'Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea'

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(4.92 out of 5 stars) 13 ratings, 1751 likes

Cecile Garcia Randolph, MA

2013-02-20

“there's still snow up here in Massachusetts. But I have a lot of water retention. Can I start drinking this tea now or do I have to wait until the snow melts?"

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-02-20

“Dear Cecile - You can start drinking the tea now - no need to wait for daffodils. This tea will still help.

Dear Susan - The spices don't have to be whole, but generally ground spices lose their medicinal value very quickly, in a matter of minutes, as volatile oils evaporate."

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Betsy Brown Manchester, MA

2013-02-20

“I have heard that the most benefit comes from grinding whole seeds just prior to steeping them. What do you think? "

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-02-20

“Grinding them will lower the amount of time needed to steep the tea, and release volatile oils more readily. Great idea."

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Noreen McDonough Bristol, VT

2013-02-20

“You mean the tumeric and cheyenne pepper that I bought at the super market in the spice department is of no health benefit?"

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-02-20

“Turmeric and cayenne may last a bit longer, since they are less aromatic than CCF. However, even these spices should be stored in a foil wrapped container, with the air removed. That will help preserve the medicinal value. Since repeated opening and closing of the container causes volatile oils to escape, often I will remove a week's worth of spices into a smaller container."

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Eliana Kissimmee, FL

2013-02-20

“Should we drink it every day throughout the spring time? or for a month? How long?"

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Sally St. louis, MO

2013-02-20

“How about lightly roasting the seeds first to bring out the oils, or will this kill the medicinal effect?"

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Amy Schouten Mechanicsville

2013-02-27

“I really like this tea and love what it is doing to my body. I'm excited to try other recipes."

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-02-27

“Dear Eliana - Since these spices are food grade, you can drink this tea long term. But it does depend on individual constitution."

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-03-27

“Dear Kerry - Yes it is okay to add fresh ginger root and experiment. How does it change the qualities of the tea in your opinion? Best, -John"

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-05-01

“You can drink 1-2 cups per day."

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-05-09

“Viviana - Yes this tea may actually help nursing."

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-05-09

“Yes, you can steep them in cheesecloth. Or, pour them through a colander after steeping."

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-05-15

“Yes, but overbrewing tea often makes it more bitter."

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-07-18

“See the ayurvedic notes above concerning weight loss. Honey is great!"

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-08-03

“You have many options - the main issue is preventing evaporation of volatile oils (the medicinal constituent). The easiest way is to pour boiling water over the seeds, then cover immediately and let sit for ten minutes."

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Ratnamala Vanka San jose, CA

2013-11-25

“Iam kapha predominant. Can i drink this even in winter? "

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-11-26

“Enjoy CCF tea year round!"

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-12-02

“Stevia and lemon is fine in the tea. Enjoy!"

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Jeanette Pardeeville, WI

2014-01-09

“Just wanted you to know that the herbs and spices from Joyful Belly are the best! This tea is wonderful and really does work."

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David McKaig Swannanoa, NC

2014-01-10

“Always check with your doctor on pregnancy issues. Thanks!"

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David McKaig Swannanoa, NC

2014-04-25

“CCF may reduce your cholesterol....as with anything it depends on the individual."

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David McKaig Swannanoa, NC

2014-08-04

“It is suggested you stick to 1-2 cups per day. :)"

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Rikki Morrison

2014-08-10

“This may sound like an odd question, but is it possible that ccf tea will cause orange-ish urine? "

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Natalie Immel Asheville, NC

2015-05-19

“Lowering the quantity of seeds in general helps - so, if you are having the standard 1/3 coriander, 1/3 cumin, and 1/3 fennel, drop down to a 1/4 of each and see if that helps! If it still makes you feel drowsy, it may not be the tea for you!"

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