Immunity12 min
One clove, one cardamom and a small cinnamon piece in water
One clove, one cardamom and a small cinnamon piece simmered in water make a light cup, not a packed kadha. It is supportive and not a substitute for a doctor.
Three spices and one cup of water
The whole spice tin can overpower a cup. Here the count stays exact: one clove, one green cardamom, and a small piece of cinnamon, simmered in water and sipped warm.
The cup may feel comforting on a cool day. It is supportive only and not a substitute for a doctor.
Ingredients
- 1 clove
- 1 green cardamom
- A small piece of cinnamon
- 1 cup water
How to prepare
- Lightly crush the cardamom so the pod opens. Leave the clove and cinnamon whole.
- Simmer all three in the water for about five minutes, then strain.
How to use
- Sip the cup warm, in the morning or evening.
- Make one cup. Do not refill the pan with more spices the same hour.
- Drink it as a supportive sip beside your usual meals.
Helpful habits
- If the cup tastes sharp, add a splash of hot water rather than another clove.
- A clean small piece of cinnamon is better than a large stick left boiling.
Precautions
- These spices are strong. One of each is enough, and more can irritate the stomach.
- Skip the cup if clove or cinnamon has bothered you before.
- This is supportive only and not a substitute for a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How many cloves go in?
- One clove, with one cardamom and a small cinnamon piece. Not a handful of each.
Can I add tea leaves?
- Then it becomes tea. This cup is only the three spices simmered in water.
May I drink it through a cold?
- A warm cup may feel pleasant, but it is supportive only and not a substitute for a doctor. A cold that lasts needs a doctor.
