Wake up restored with Yogi Tea. A yummy alternative to coffee with a cautionary tale

Many of us start brewing coffee before we even fully open our eyes. But is coffee always the best option? Sometimes, a different kind of beverage can offer a refreshing change. Furthermore, for those who aren't fans of coffee, this alternate drink will be a treat for your taste buds. This is no ordinary tea as it is infused with special spices and an extra secret ingredient.

"Yogi Tea", a product of traditional Indian medicine known as Ayurveda, is brewed in a specific manner. It's not just tea leaves used in its preparation, but also various spices. Interestingly, it shares a deep connection with yoga practice. Historically, teachers would serve this tea to their students right after completing Kundalini Yoga sessions, making them feel revitalized. Besides boosting energy, it also elevates mood and offers a smooth taste. In Ayurveda, it's seen as a healthful, versatile, and neutral (tridosha) drink that almost anyone can enjoy. It's particularly beneficial during a cold, thanks to its antioxidant properties.

Ingredients:

• 2 quarts of water,
• 2 sticks of Ceylon cinnamon,
• A few grains of black pepper,
• 5 cloves,
• A pinch of cardamom,
• 3 slices of ginger,
• 3 teaspoons of black tea.

Begin by boiling the water. Once boiled, turn off the stove and add the spices. Next, turn the heat back on and bring the mixture to boil again, this time on a lower heat setting. Set the infused tea aside for two hours. After this, strain out the spices, bring the infusion back to a boil, and add the black tea. Strain out the leaves after two minutes. Add a dash of milk before consuming it to make the tea gentler and creamy.

Despite its health benefits, moderation is key in consuming Yogi Tea. Overindulgence can cause unwanted health issues, as a patient at Mount Auburn Hospital in Massachusetts discovered. The woman developed itching, lost her appetite, started producing dark-colored urine, and lost slightly over 8 pounds within ten days. Initially, raw buckwheat honey was blamed, but it was later discovered that she had been overconsumption Yogic Tea for close to a year, leading to liver inflammation. She eventually had to stop drinking the tea, and only after five months did her condition begin to improve.