This Spiced Immunity Tea is a warm and aromatic kitchen remedy made with everyday spices. It is an heirloom recipe in my kitchen, and I love how simple it is. No tea bags or special ingredients are needed. We use everyday kitchen spices like Turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cumin to make a flavorful, deeply spiced herbal tea. It is naturally caffeine-free and easy to enjoy warm any time of day.
This warming spice mix recipe makes an easy caffeine-free herbal tea for cozy days. Similar to Chai- Spiced Tea Latte, Homemade Hot Cocoa and Golden Milk- Turmeric Latte, this herbal tea is very soothing and comforting.
This recipe is inspired by the traditionally used everyday kitchen spices. I enjoy it as a nourishing part of my daily routine, not as a cure or treatment.
Why You’ll Love This Spiced Tea
- Easy homemade herbal tea
- Naturally caffeine-free
- Made with pantry spices
- Warm and comforting
- No tea bags needed
- Easy to prepare in one saucepan
- Great for cold-weather sipping
- Vegan and gluten-free
Disclaimer: This recipe provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a doctor or medical professional for specific health related information.
Recipe Inspiration
My grandmother is 95 years old and going strong ! God bless her happy and energetic soul. Every winter season, she has been making this powder for as long as we can remember.
My grandma likes to mix this herbal mix powder with ghee and jaggery. She used to make bite size balls and we would get them as a after school sweet treat.
I love recreating these recipes that have been passed down the generations. In those good old days, people especially women heavily relied on herbs and spices to treat the common ailments. I do believe that these home remedies need to be cherished and revived to the best way possible.
Serving Suggestions
I often drink this powder mixed with a glass of warm water. You can add it in green tea as well. We also like it mixed with warm almond milk for delicious golden latte.
You can use this powder in so many different ways. Sprinkle it on oatmeal, pancakes, or avocado toast. You can add it as a topping on latte or cappuccinos. You can mix it in dough to make rotis or tortillas with it too.
✨ You only use ½ to 1 teaspoon of this mixture per day. The mixture has strong concentrated flavors with spicy tone. Do not over use it.
If you are not used to hot spices, lower the amount of ginger, black pepper and cloves used.
Ingredients
The herbal mix is made up of nine spices which are found in almost every Indian pantry. If you are new to Indian spices, you can get them in Whole-Foods or major grocery stores as well as on Amazon.
Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card. The ingredients are
How to Make
Warm up the heavy bottom pan on low heat. On a low heat, dry roast all ingredients except turmeric and ginger powder. Keep stirring them till they get warm and release the aroma. Turn off the heat.
Remove the ingredients on dry plate and let them cool completely. Once they are completely cooled, grind them into a fine powder.
Mix in turmeric and dry ginger powder. Mix everything well and store it in a air tight glass jar.
To make a cup of spiced herbal tea: Combine 1 cup warm water with ½ teaspoon tea mix. Let it steep for 2 minutes. Stir well and drink warm. Straining it is optional. You can add a little honey or fresh lemon if you like. I usually keep mine simple so I can enjoy the full flavor of the spices.
Easy to Customize
The glory of making your own spice blends is that you can customize them exactly the way you want to, and thus this recipe my interpretation.
The wafting aroma is soothing to the soul and instant mood booster. You need this cozy comfort especially during fall and winter months.
Holiday Gift
I often make a big batch of this herbal tea mix. I pack them in small 4 oz glass mason jars with a cute ribbon or bow tied around. It is a crowd pleaser homemade gift.
Similar to my Garam Masala Spice Mix and Pumpkin Spice Mix, this Herbal tea mix becomes a wonderful gift to my friends and family for winter holidays . All the compliments I get, especially in January for such a thoughtful gift are so priceless!
Useful Kitchen Items to make this recipe
Measuring Spoons
Spice Glass Jars
Spice Grinder or coffee grinder
Cast Iron Skillet for dry roasting the spices
Sieve to sift for finer powder
Pro Tips To Make Spiced Herbal Tea Mix
- Always use fresh spices.
- Use only dry spoon to scoop the mix out.
- Grind the powder to the finest level possible. If you prefer, sift it through fine mesh or sieve to get finest smooth powder.
- Store the powder mix in air tight glass bottle / container and keep it in cool dry place, away from the direct sunlight.
- You can double the batch. Keep the spice proportions roughly the same.
- It is believed that turmeric loses some of it's curcumin potency after heating. So do not dry roast it.
If you like cooking with turmeric, you will love our Turmeric Cabbage Stir fry , Turmeric Lemon Rice and Turmeric Lentil Quinoa Soup recipes. For a nourishing morning routine also try our Apple Cider Vinegar with Lemon Juice drink.
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📖 Recipe
Herbal Tea Mix
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoon Turmeric Powder
- 6 Tablespoon fennel seeds
- 4 Tablespoon cumin seeds
- 4 Tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 Tablespoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoon green cardamom
- 2 tablespoon Dry Ginger Root Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cloves
- 3 large cinnamon stick
Instructions
To Make Dry Herbal Tea Mix
- Warm up the heavy bottom pan on low heat. On a low heat, dry roast all ingredients except turmeric and ginger powder.
- Keep stirring them till they get warm and release the aroma. Turn off the heat.
- Remove the ingredients on dry plate and let them cool completely. Once they are completely cooled, grind them into a fine powder.
- Mix in turmeric and dry ginger root powder. Mix everything well and store it in a air tight glass jar.
To Make Herbal Tea Drink:
- Combine 1 cup warm water with ½ teaspoon tea mix. Stir well and drink warm.** You can add a little honey or fresh lemon if you like. I usually keep mine simple so I can enjoy the full flavor of the spices.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on ProfusionCurry website on November 21, 2019
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Kathy G
I have been drinking milder version of this tea mix for over a year. Its my favorite tea. I reduce black pepper and cloves. Thank you so much for sharing your grandma's recipe. 👌
Nidhi
This is my favorite herbal tea mix. I always gift it to my kid's teachers as well. Very well liked.
David Westcott
Might 5 spice be used to make this spice blend
admin
Yes , but add turmeric powder since most 5 spice powders do not have it
Mona Jain
I boil it un water strain it mix honey n drink like tea..... It's yumm
Sue
Have been making the blend for a few months now. I have a 1/2 tsp a day and can not recommend it enough made up a batch for 2 of my friends n we are loosing weight ( must be the cinnamon) and aches n pains have lessened dramatically sue
admin
So very happy to hear that. With winter season approaching, it is our favorite as well. Happy healing !
Immunity Booster Spices
Wonderful melange of immunity booster spices. Brilliant
Rams
Can we give this to toddlers?
admin
We have not tried it. But in very small amount should be ok. Mix 1/8 teaspoon with at least cup of water.
Daphne
Hello,
Can i cook with this recipe?
admin
You can cook with it or use it as sprinkle on top. You can also make tea with it
Immunity Booster
Super immunity booster. A perfect grandma's recipe to stay safe in current times. Thanks for sharing.
Tahseen
@Immunity Booster, Should the cardamom seeds be measured by taking out the shell? Could we use cardamom powder instead?
admin
You can use cardamom powder as well. The measurement should be without the shells. just the seeds. TY