Kadha Recipe – Spiced Tea for Natural Immunity Boost
A traditional Indian spiced tea made from healing herbs and spices like ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom. This easy homemade kadha boosts immunity, soothes the throat, and warms the body — a perfect remedy for cold and flu season.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed Saucepan
- Flat knife (for crushing)
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cups for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups water filtered preferred
- 2- inch piece fresh ginger crushed or 1 tsp dried ginger powder
- 2- inch stick cinnamon Ceylon preferred, broken into pieces
- 4 –5 green cardamom pods lightly crushed
- 3 –4 whole cloves
- ½ tsp turmeric powder or 1-inch fresh turmeric
- 5 –6 black peppercorns
- 8 –10 fresh tulsi leaves or 1 tsp dried optional
- Jaggery or honey to taste add honey after cooling slightly
Instructions
Prepare Your Spices:
- Crush the ginger and cardamom pods to release essential oils.
Boil the Base:
- Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Add Hardy Spices:
- Add crushed ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Let them simmer for 5–7 minutes until the water turns light brown.
Add Remaining Spices:
- Stir in turmeric, black pepper, and tulsi leaves. Lower heat and simmer another 3–5 minutes until aromatic and golden-amber in color.
Strain and Sweeten:
- Strain the kadha into cups using a fine mesh strainer. Add jaggery or honey while still warm (but not boiling) and adjust sweetness to taste.
Serve Immediately:
- Drink warm for best results. Can be consumed 1–2 times daily during illness or cold weather.
Notes
You can customize kadha with citrus juice, fennel, eucalyptus, or coconut milk for variations.
Reduce spice amounts for kids; use honey only for children over 1 year.
Store leftover kadha in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently without boiling.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2g
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