If you haven't heard of or tried a CCF Tea (cumin, coriander, fennel) yet, you are missing on to powerful Ayurvedic elixir that clears the skin, disappears the bloat and tones the body inside out!
In Ayurveda, radiant skin begins within, and foods can act as medicine to bring about the glow on the skin. A clear, glowing complexion is a reflection of balanced digestion, detoxification and circulation.
In Ayurveda, radiant skin begins within, and foods can act as medicine to bring about the glow on the skin. A clear, glowing complexion is a reflection of balanced digestion, detoxification, and circulation.
This spicy CCF Tea ritual is Ayurveda’s most powerful yet simple tonics to support this harmony. A soothing blend of cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds that soothes the gut, reduces bloating, tones the tissues, purifies the skin, detoxifies the body and promotes radiant complexion, CCF tea is a golden elixir, and a cornerstone of Ayurvedic daily routines.
What Is CCF Tea?
CCF Tea, short for Cumin (Jeera), Coriander (Dhaniya), and Fennel (Saunf), is a traditional Ayurvedic digestive blend. These three seeds work synergistically to stoke Agni (digestive fire), flush out toxins (Ama), and promote balance among the doshas, especially Pitta (associated with internal heat) and Kapha (associated with solid toxins), which when imbalanced, can lead to dull skin, puffiness, and water retention.
Ayurvedic Benefits of CCF Tea
Each of the three ingredients in this sacred blend plays a unique role in harmonizing the body:
Cumin (Jeera): Stimulates metabolism, enhances digestion, and supports nutrient absorption, which is the key to healthy, luminous skin.
Coriander (Dhaniya): Cools and cleanses the system, reduces inflammation, and purifies the blood, promoting clear, calm skin.
Fennel (Saunf): Soothes the digestive tract, reduces bloating and heaviness, and subtly tones the skin and body tissues.
Together, they form a tridoshic infusion that:
- Detoxifies the lymphatic and digestive system
- Reduces water retention and bloating
- Promotes healthy, glowing skin
- Balances body temperature and metabolism
- Enhances lightness and clarity in body and mind
How to Prepare CCF Tea – The Svarasya Ritual
Ingredients:
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
4 cups water
Method:
- In a stainless steel or copper pot, add all three seeds to the water.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5–10 minutes until the aroma deepens.
- Strain and sip warm throughout the day.
Optionally, you can add:
- A squeeze of lemon for extra cleansing.
- A few fresh mint leaves for cooling and freshness.
- A pinch of turmeric to enhance its anti-inflammatory effects.
When to Drink CCF Tea
Ayurveda recommends sipping CCF Tea warm throughout the day, especially:
- Upon waking, to stimulate digestion
- Between meals to prevent bloating
- After heavy meals to aid detox and toning
This tea is gentle enough for daily use and safe for most constitutions.
CCF Tea for Skin & Body Toning
When your digestion flows smoothly and toxins are flushed from your system, the skin begins to radiate naturally. CCF Tea purifies the blood and lymph, helping to:
- Reduce puffiness and skin dullness
- Tighten and tone body tissues
- Clear congestion and acne
- Support a healthy metabolism and youthful glow
Paired with Svarasya’s external skin beautifying ritual with Chandrika, a spice-based face mask for enhancing circulation, it forms a complete inside-out beauty ritual, one that honors both inner harmony and outer radiance.
The Svarasya Way – Beauty as a Flow of Energy
At Svarasya, beauty is the natural outcome of energy that flows — freely, gracefully, rhythmically. CCF Tea embodies this principle in its purest form: a daily sip of clarity that moves stagnation, revives digestion, and illuminates the skin from within.
Incorporate this tea into your morning or mid-afternoon ritual as a liquid meditation, a reminder that wellness and beauty are cultivated through simplicity, awareness, and alignment with nature’s rhythm.