Saturday, February 23, 2013

Yogi Bhajan's Original Recipe

 
Yogi Tea is a health promoting beverage and tonic for the whole body.  It strengthens the nervous system, energizes the body, and clears the mind.  It is both a remedy and preventative measure for colds, allergies, and other diseases of the mucous membranes.

The combined spices create a synergistic healing effect.  Black Pepper is a blood purifier.
·       Cardamon aids digestion
·       Cloves strengthen the nervous system
·       Cinnamon aids calcium absorption
·       Ginger heals inflammation and removes physical weakness
·       Black Tea activates the ingredients
·       Rose Buds up the vibrational scale and add that extra special dose of Love! 

To make two quarts:
Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a 3-4 quart pot
Add 15 whole Cloves, Boil for 1 minute and watch them dance
Then add 30 whole Black Peppercorns
3 sticks of Cinnamon
20-30 green Cardamon Pods (crush or split pods first)
2-3 inches of sliced fresh ginger root
5 to 10 Rose buds (add after simmering, let them infuse overnight during the steeping process) optional *if you warm it up again in the morning take out the rose buds first!!!

Cover and boil gently for at least 30 minutes.  Add 1/4 tsp (I personally use a little bit more) of Black Tea.  (Recommended:  For best flavor, cover tightly and boil over low heat for 2-3 hours.  Then let it cool and steep overnight.) 

o   Warm it up again in the morning, removing the rose buds first . . . So you may have some yummy tea.  All the herbs will be at the bottom so you can have some before you strain and store away the rest for later, if there is any for later!!!  I like to add my honey before I put it away, so that it mixes in well. 

Strain the tea.  Either use it or store it away.  When you are ready to drink, sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup, add soy, rice or milk and drink in good health! 

This recipe is fabulous, it makes the house smell wonderful and it taste great.
 



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