Amla, haritaki and bibhitaki. Sour, bitter and astringent.
Sour, hot and bright
Wellness
Best in Vasanta · mid-March to mid-May
Garcinia & Trikatu Kahwa
गार्सिनिया त्रिकटु कहवा
Garcinia's sour fruit rind and trikatu's three peppers, with triphala, gurmar and lemongrass. A sharp, lively kahwa for the morning.
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What's inside
Eleven herbs. Nothing hidden.
The "three pungents": dry ginger, black pepper and long pepper, in equal parts.
Malabar tamarind, the sour rind used in Kerala fish curry.
Sweet-warm, to round the heat.
Earthy and golden.
A bitter leaf. Chewed on its own, it briefly blunts the taste of sweet.
Peppery and aromatic.
Citrus-fresh.
Sweet and cooling, to balance the peppers.
A cool finish.
A floral lift.
How to brew
The kahwa way
A short simmer brings out the fruits and peppers; resting it covered keeps the lemongrass and mint.
- Boil one cup of water About 200 ml.
- Add a level teaspoon Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Cover and rest Flame off, lid on, 2–3 minutes.
- Strain and sip warm A squeeze of lemon suits it.
Who it suits
For a sharp start to the day
A bold, peppery-sour kahwa for people who like their morning cup to wake them up. Not a gentle blend.
When to drink it
Morning, before or with breakfast. One cup a day; two at most.
Best season
Vasanta, the spring, and Shishira, late winter, the seasons when Kapha is high and light, pungent tastes are favoured.
How it tastes
Sour and peppery first, then bitter, with lemongrass and mint keeping it fresh.
Go gently if
you run hot, have a sensitive stomach, or it is high summer. Trikatu is very heating. Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding. On regular medication? Ask your doctor first.
Reviews
What customers say
4.8 out of 5 · 12 reviews
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Sandeep K. · Sep 2023
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Shelly C. · Aug 2023
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Robin K. · Aug 2023
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I drink it every morning! The taste is pleasant and mild. Even my mom, who doesn't usually drink green tea, liked it. It feels lighter after taking this tea, even after heavy meals.
Liaquat A. · Jul 2023
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Questions
Questions, answered plainly
It's quite strong. Is that right?
Yes. Trikatu is three peppers, and triphala is sour and bitter. If it is too much, use half a teaspoon, or add honey once the cup is warm.
Does it have caffeine?
No. There is no tea leaf in it.
Can I drink it on an empty stomach?
If you have a sensitive stomach, no: have it with or after breakfast. The peppers can be sharp on an empty stomach.
How many cups a day?
One is enough for most people. The classical texts warn against taking pungent herbs like pippali in excess.
Can I drink it if I'm pregnant or on medication?
Not in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Triphala and trikatu are both usually avoided then. On any regular medication, ask your doctor before drinking it daily.
Garcinia & Trikatu Kahwa
₹690
· 100 g