Golden 'Yogi Tea' Recipe
Yogi tea will give you a natural “high” while your feet stay firmly grounded. It is a tonic for the nervous system, improves memory, gives you energy, prevents colds and flu, and naturally warms the body.
Ingredients
4 Cups Water
12 Cloves
16 Green Cardamon pods
16 Whole Black Peppercorns
2 Cinnamon Sticks
4 Big Slices of fresh ginger root
1 tsp Black tea (optional - we make it caffeine free at the studio)
2 Cups milk (optional) - cow, rice, almond, or soy of your choice)
Method
Boil spices for 10-15 minutes. Add black tea and steep for 2 minutes. Add milk, then reheat to boiling point. Remove from heat and strain. Add honey or raw sugar to taste. Makes about 4 cups.
HEALTH BENEFITS
~ Black Pepper: to purify blood
~ Cardamon: for colon
~ Cinnamon: for bones
~ Ginger: strengthens nervous system and prevents colds / flu
~ Milk: aids in assimilation of spices and avoids irritation to colon and stomach.
~ Black tea: acts as a catylst for other ingredients
Ref: Foods for Health & Healing Remedies and Recipes, by Yogi Bhajan