Ayurvedic Digestive Tea

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups water

Heat water to boiling. Grind spices in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Add spices to boiling water. Turn off the heat and cover.

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Strain and sweeten to your taste.

Refrigerate unused tea and heat it up in your mug with the microwave to your liking.

Makes 4 cups.

Submitted by Cathy Burleson, Blessed Trinity Catholic Community, adapted from the cookbook, "Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing" by Usha Lad and Dr. Vasant Lad