Best Healthy Drinks Posts 2022 | Certified Coach Ceylan

Summer Tea Mix Recipe

Ceylan Ayik — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:44:59 +0000

Cooling Summer Tea Mix

On those sweltering summer days, nothing quite hits the spot like a refreshing glass of cold tea. But not just any tea—this recipe is a blend of fennel, coriander, hibiscus, rose, and cardamom, offering a unique and aromatic twist on the classic summer drink. These ingredients aren’t just flavorful; they also bring a host of benefits that make this tea perfect for hot weather. Enjoy!

Course Drinks

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Servings 2 people

Calories 48kcal

Equipment

1 Jar

Ingredients

Fennel
Coriander
Hibiscus
Rose
Cardamom

Instructions

Add boiling water to the ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer.
You can enjoy it hot, but for an extra refreshing experience, consider adding fresh mint leaves, a squeeze of lime juice, or a dash of maple syrup for a hint of sweetness.
Once prepared, pop it in the fridge in a thermal strip, and you’ll have a revitalizing beverage ready to go all day long.

My Instagram Post About the Recipe:

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Aloe Breeze

Ceylan Ayik — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:22:05 +0000

If you are feeling acidity, indigestion, heartburn, and if you have some constipation problems, here is another great way to cool down during these hot summer days.

Start your day with aloe vera juice with some rose water.

You can buy ready 100% Aloevera juice or you can make your own by simply mixing with water.

Adding a few drops of rosewater will give a taste as well as more cooling and calming effect.

Try this instead of iced and acidic drinks and you will feel cooler much longer and without disturbing your digestive capacity.

After this water, have the cooling tea (recipe in my post just before this) and see the difference in you during these hot days and when you have hot flashes during menopause.

Note: not recommended during pregnancy!

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Ayurvedic Digestive Tea: CCFT

Ceylan Ayik — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:29:10 +0000

Easy Ayurvedic Digestive Tea

A super easy Ayurvedic Digestive tea recipe with only 3 ingredients!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Ayurveda

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Calories 58kcal

Equipment

Teapot
pot

Ingredients

1/2 tbs Cumin seeds
1/2 tbs Fennel seeds
1/2 tbs Coriander seeds

Instructions

Boil your water and pour over your spices
Wait for 10 minutes
Service to cups with a strainer
Bonus: You can add some mint for a refreshing taste!

Video

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRqkaM8qc4e/

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Cucumber, Coconut, Lime & Mint Smoothie

Ceylan Ayik — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:13:21 +0000

Cucumber & Coconut & Lime & Mint Smoothie

Refreshing but not frozen Smoothies to Cool Down!

Did you know that the best way to cool down is not ice cold drinks or ice-creams!! I did not know and recently learned from my Ayurveda training that ice cold of anything may feel like cooling you at first but then it blocks/slows down the digestion and so your body will need more energy to get back to its digestive energy and so heats you up again after a short while.Instead, room temperature drinks, made with cooling herbs, fruits, spices will give you better refreshment!

Here is one of my favourite and you can always play around with other ingredients at home. Make sure you do not make it too sour or salty as it would increase the heat and instead make it slightly sweet and use the cooling spices in the ingredients. Enjoy!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Ayurveda

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Calories 89kcal

Ingredients

1/2 Glass of coconut water (You can replace with a few tbs of coconut shreds and water blended together)
1 Medium size cucumber or apple (optionally peeled off) cut into pieces
A handful of mint leaves
2 Lime juice
A inch of Himalayan pink salt
1 Little Stevia tablet (1/8 tsp) or any other sweetener to taste (like maple or date syrup)
A pinch of grounded coriander and fennel seeds
1/4 cup Aloe Vera gel or juice (preferably 100% juice without sugar and with pulp)

Instructions

Simply blend all ingredients and then add salt and sweetener as you like.

Spicy Pumpkin Almond Latte

Ceylan Ayik — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:07:39 +0000

Spicy Pumpkin Almond Latte Recipe

It’s Pumpkin Time baby! All orange veggies are my favourite, pumpkins, carrots, sweet potatoes! And they are all perfect for Vata dosha, especially this time of the year. They have grounding, sweet and soft – qualities, all we need at this time of the year. Nature always gives us the right produce for the right time and all we need to do is to follow it! Here is a delicious almond milk and pumpkin spicy latte recipe, giving you the warm sensation of a soft blanket!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Ayurveda

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings 2 people

Calories 80kcal

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 mug Almond (or any other type of) milk
1/2 cup Cooked pumpkins (I baked them with cinnamon-cardamom-vanilla, a little drizzle of coconut syrup and a bit of water at 180degrees celsius until they are soft)
A pinch of each: ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove
1 tsp Sweetener of your choice, I used coconut syrup as it has low glisemic index

Instructions

Just blend them altogether and pour in a mug. I gave it a swirl with the milk frother to have a nice foam on top.

Red Rose Tea Recipe – Caffeine-Free & Calming (5 Min)

Ceylan Ayik — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:36:24 +0000

Health Benefits of Red Rose Tea

Rich in antioxidants – Contains Vitamin C & E
Reduces stress – Promotes relaxation and calmness
Caffeine-free – Perfect for evenings
Aids digestion – Soothes the stomach
Supports immunity – Boosts natural defenses

Red Rose Tea Recipe

Refresh your days with red rose tea!

This beautiful coloured tea is a mix of rose, hibiscus, and mint leaves plus coriander and fennel seeds and with a drop of lime juice and if you like a drop of maple syrup. These are all ingredients nature send you for cooling down in hot summer days. It is also a nice alternative drink for other seasons too. I never tried rose tea before and now, inspired from two beautiful women, @lauraplumb and Lisa @soulfoodbakery, I am in love with it!

Rose is a symbol of love, beauty and spirituality & used in Ayurveda to balance the five elements and its anti-aging effects.It is soothing and astringent ( a taste we do not get enough among the 6 tastes)

In Ayurveda, it is advised not to drink iced drinks even in hot summer days. Ice blocks digestion and even if it feels cooling at first, it will create heaviness due to its extreme effect on digestion.

Instead of ice, try these cooling teas at room temperature and you’ll see the difference in your sensations and hydration.

I dried my own roses from the garden, so make sure you use organic rose petals. I made a tea and and also using condensation method, a rose water tonic, too but that’s another post soon.

You can also make a tea from only fennel, mint, hibiscus or rose petals separately and all will be delicious and refreshing with a drop of lime juice. Take this time to slow down, smell, enjoy the beautiful color and pause your busy life for this moment.

In addition to being a delicious hydrating tea, it will also help you to ease your stomach, acidic digestion, calm and sooth your soul!

Course Drinks

Cuisine International

Keyword Ayurveda

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings 4 people

Calories 64kcal

Equipment

Glass Teapot or Heat-Resistant Pot
Strainer or Tea Infuser
Measuring Spoons
Kettle
Serving Cups

Ingredients

1 tbsp Dried rose petals
1/4 tsp Coriander seeds ( a small pinch)
1/4 Fennel seeds
A few fresh leaves of mint
A few drops of lime juice
4 cup Boiling Water
1/4 tsp Licorice powder or root (Optional)

Instructions

Add your ingredients into a pot and pour hot boiling water, cover and steep for 10 minutes
Strain and enjoy with a few drops of lime juice and if you like more sweet add a few drops of maple syrup

Video

https://www.ceylanayik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/how-to-make-red-rose-tea-video.mp4

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is rose tea caffeine-free?

Yes! Rose tea is naturally caffeine-free, making it perfect for any time of day, especially before bed to promote relaxation.

2. What are the benefits of rose tea?

Rose tea is rich in antioxidants (Vitamin C & E), reduces stress and anxiety, aids digestion, and supports immune function.

3. Can I use fresh rose petals for tea?

Yes, but ensure petals are pesticide-free and organic. Wash thoroughly before use. Dried petals have a more concentrated flavor.

4. How long should I steep rose tea?

Steep for 5 minutes for optimal flavor. Longer steeping (8-10 min) creates a stronger, more floral taste.

Is rose tea caffeine-free?

Pumpkin Seed Chai Latte

Ceylan Ayik — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:58:54 +0000

Pumpkin Seed Chai Latte

Spring is Kapha Season, it is the time to melt the winter cold and stagnation and a great time to eliminate toxins to get a stronger internal digestive fire and improve your circulation. It is is time to heat the system and move, move move!

This season go for greens! Especially parsley, coriander, basil, mustard greens, any wild greens in your area. Also go for dark and leafy greens to support your body’s internal spring cleansing process.

Use spices like turmeric, ginger, clove, cumin, black pepper, cayenne to support this fire and heating process. Pay attention to your dosha when you use spices like cayenne and black pepper, since Vata dosha needs less.

Pumpkin seeds are also known as pepitas, and great snack for a person trying to lose weight as they abate hunger. While they are heavy, oily and satisfying, they are also easy to digest and have been shown to regulate insulin levels. They have of the most essential amino acids, proteins, Vitamin E, B complex and the other most important minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese to name a few. The health benefits of the pumpkin seeds are extensive.

Course Drinks

Cuisine International

Keyword Ayurveda

Prep Time 20

Servings 1 person

Calories 148kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup Pumpkin Seeds (Soaked overnight or 6 hrs and drained)
2 cups Water
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Medjool Date (or 1 teaspoon Honey)
A Dash of Each: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Pink Salt

Instructions

Put your pumpkin seeds with water into a blender and blend well about 1-2 minutes
Filter your milk with a tight strainer or nut bag/tissue (keep the remaining as I will give you a cracker recipe soon!)
Pour the remaining filtered seed milk into blender, add honey or date, spices, blend
Enjoy room temperature or warm and froth for a latte look!
Store the remaining milk in sealed jars for about 4 days
Try adding this milk to your morning porridge

Golden Milk Latte

Ceylan Ayik — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:19:15 +0000

Golden Milk Latte

This healing drink has so many benefits for your digestion, immune system and most of all for your soul!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Ayurveda

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Calories 107kcal

Equipment

pot, whisk or spoon

Ingredients

1 / 4 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger or Powder
1 / 2 tsp Fresh Curcuma or Powder
1 / 4 tsp Cinnamon
1 / 4 tsp Black Pepper
1 pinch Vanilla and Salt
1 pinch Orange Peel Powder (Optional)
1 tsp Sweetener (Agave, maple syrup or coconut sugar or honey)
1 / 2 tsp Coconut Oil
1 mug Almond or Any Preferred Milk

Instructions

Put your coconut oil into a small pot and let it melt at medium heat
Add the milk and spices, stir well and bring to gentle boil, stirring occasionally
Turn off the heat and add your sweetener, mix well
Serve and drink warm