The best Ayurveda drinks: Our favorite recipes

How to drink healthily?

Without drinking, nothing works, as Ayurveda teaching also knows. However, not all drinks are the same: If you want to drink according to Ayurvedic principles, you should, for example, as much as possible consume warm drinks - in every season.

Ayurveda also follows the principle that 30 minutes before and after eating, nothing should be drunk. This ensures that your digestive fire (Agni) is optimally ignited or remains so. If you eat something very solid and dry, you can drink something in between, but preferably in moderation.

Then there is the question of all questions: What amount of fluid is actually healthy? There is no general answer to that, because basically, your bodytells you what is good for it and what is not.

As a guideline, however, you can follow a simple calculation: Your body weight in kilograms multiplied by 0,03 - and you have the daily recommended water amount in liters. However, even here, " Practice makes perfect! " And here they come, the Ayurvedic drinks that are among our absolute favorites!

For the entire year: the classics among Ayurveda drinks

A list of Ayurveda drinks would not be complete without the evergreens: Ayurvedic spiced milk, rice, and ginger water are always in season and can be prepared in no time.

Ayurvedic Spiced Milk

The strongly spiced milk beverage is not only detoxifyingbut also wonderfully soothing.And if you have a little hunger before going to bed but don't want to eat anything, the spiced milk wonderfully fills the stomach, so you can fall asleep relaxed.

This drink is suitable for both Vataand Pittatypes. Only as a Kaphaperson should you be cautious — this dosha doesn't benefit optimally from the spiced milk.

You need the following ingredients for the preparation of 4 servings:

• 800 ml fresh whole milk

• 2 pinches of saffron powder

• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, alternatively 7 cardamom pods

• 2-4 tablespoons whole cane sugar

These ingredients are mixed in a pot and let the drink simmer for 5 minutes.Stir the mixture occasionally and keep the heat not too high. Your relaxation drink is ready!

Rice Water

If you eat according to Ayurveda, you maintain breaks of 5-7 hours between meals. This might seem like a long time when you are just beginning in the world of Ayurveda.

In such situations, rice water helps,as it is filling and nourishing and easily carries you to the next meal.

Conveniently, this classic suits all types, and you can enhance it with a powder for your dosha if needed.

You need:

• A handful of Basmati rice

• 2-3 liters of water

• Optionally a bit of Himalayan salt, ginger, and black pepper

Cook the rice in the water until it starts to dissolve.Now you just need to pour the mixture through a sieve and collect the rice water in a thermos flask.

Ginger Water

The ginger root is indispensable in an Ayurvedic diet. Even in the form of a drink, you can incorporate it into your day at any time and thus strengthen your Agni.Both Vata as well as Pitta and Kapha are well advised with it.

You only need for the ginger water:

• 1 liter of water

• 30-50 g fresh ginger

Chop the ginger and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes in the water. The water should ideally reduce to a third of its original volume. The more water evaporates, the more intense and effective the drink becomes.

Drink the ginger water as warm as possible and in small sips.

Even without adding ginger, hot water is an Ayurveda classicthat is (almost) always and for every type suitable. It is recommended to drink half a cup of it at once, in 2-3 sips every half hour.

With or without ginger: You decide!

For spring and summer: Ayurveda Power Cocktail

The Ayurvedic Power Cocktail is refreshingly wonderful, especially on hot days. It gives more energy and verve than the strongest coffee and is also really good for you. But beware: Don't be tempted to drink the Power Cocktail cold in the summer. Incidentally, this drinkis again suitable for all three constitutional types.

For one serving, you need:

• 1 cup of hot water

• 2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• a pinch of Himalayan salt

• a pinch of freshly ground pepper

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger

• 2 mint leaves

• Honey

The liquid energy boost is quick to prepare: Simply mix all the ingredients and stir the drink well.

For autumn and winter: Golden Milk

The golden milk gets its name from its unique golden-yellow color and is often drunk in winter. It stimulates digestion in all types. and has a detoxifying effect detoxifying.

A serving consists of:

• 1 cup almond or soy milk

• 1 teaspoon turmeric paste

• Additionally, ½ teaspoon saffron threads and cardamom, each as desired

• 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil

• Maple syrup, honey, or pepper to taste

Now mix all ingredients except the oil in a pot and let them boil while stirring continuously. You can also dilute the mixture with water . Now just pour it into a cup and stir in the oil – done!

Alternatively, you can also use our ready-made mix Golden Rest Evening Milk by mixing it with milk or a milk alternative.

With the right drinking habits , we do ourselves more good than one might think at first glance. The above recipes are very easy to prepare and taste great at any time of the day and year.

Just try out the range of Ayurveda drinks – and drink yourself healthy!