Cleansing Spring Tea

A gentle blend for the seasonal transition

As we move into spring, the days begin to brighten and the body naturally starts to shift with the season. But in Australia, the transition isn’t always straightforward — cool mornings, warmer afternoons and changing weather can leave us feeling a little out of balance.

This simple herbal tea is a gentle way to support your body through the change of season, with warming ginger, fresh lemon and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• 2–3 slices fresh ginger

• ½ tsp fennel seeds

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• 1–2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

• ½ lemon

• 2 cups water

• Optional: ½–1 tsp raw honey, added once the tea has cooled slightly

Method

1. Add the ginger, fennel, cumin and cardamom to 2 cups of water.

2. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to infuse for 5–10 minutes.

3. Strain into a cup and add a squeeze of fresh lemon.

4. Allow to cool slightly before adding honey, if desired.

Why It Works

Ginger - traditionally used in Ayurveda to kindle digestive fire (Agni), support circulation and bring gentle warmth.

Fennel - soothing and aromatic, fennel can support comfortable digestion and help balance excess heat.

Cumin - a key ingredient in traditional Ayurvedic digestive teas, cumin is warming and supports healthy digestion without being overly stimulating.

Cardamom - aromatic and naturally sweet, cardamom is traditionally used to support digestion and enhance the flavour of herbal preparations.

Lemon - adds brightness and a natural source of vitamin C, making this tea especially refreshing as we move into spring.

Honey - traditionally valued for its lightening and “scraping” qualities (lekhana). If using honey, add it only once the tea has cooled slightly rather than adding it to very hot water.

Optional Boosts

Want to tailor your tea to your needs? Try one of these simple additions:

Make it a CCF Tea
For a more traditional Ayurvedic digestive tea, add ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds alongside the fennel. If you also enjoy coriander, you can add ½ teaspoon of coriander seeds to create the classic Cumin, Coriander & Fennel (CCF) tea - a simple blend traditionally used to support digestion and gentle daily cleansing.

Adjust for Your Dosha
Ayurveda recognises that different bodies respond differently to warming and cooling ingredients.

• Feeling cold or sluggish? (Vata/Kapha) Keep the ginger on the higher end for extra warmth.

• Feeling hot or irritated? (Pitta) Use less ginger and lean more heavily on cooling, soothing spices such as fennel.

Add a Spicy Kick
For extra warmth and spice, add 2 whole black peppercorns while the tea is simmering. Traditionally used in Ayurveda to support digestion and circulation, black pepper also makes a warming addition during changeable spring weather.

As always, listen to your body and choose what feels nourishing for you.