Coffee and Health: What Ayurveda Says
Are you a coffee lover torn between craving and concern? Ayurveda says: It’s not just the coffee, it’s how it interacts with you. In Ayurvedic science, coffee is seen as bitter, drying, and stimulating — qualities that can either balance or aggravate your dosha:
* Vata Dosha (air + space): Already light and mobile, Vata types may feel jittery, anxious, or sleepless after coffee. It can worsen dryness and irregular digestion. Warm, grounding drinks like spiced milk or herbal teas are better choices.
* Pitta Dosha (fire + water): Naturally fiery and intense, Pitta types may feel more heat, acidity, or irritability with coffee. It can inflame their system and lead to skin issues, heartburn, or anger. Cooling herbs like rose, fennel, or mint are ideal.
* Kapha Dosha (earth + water): Slow and heavy by nature, Kapha types can actually benefit from a moderate dose of coffee. It boosts metabolism, clears stagnation, and energizes the mind, but without sugar and milk!
Pro Tip: Add cardamom or a pinch of cinnamon to make your brew more dosha-friendly and less acidic. Sip slowly and never on an empty stomach. Ayurveda doesn’t say no to coffee, it says know your coffee, know your constitution.
Let every cup be in harmony with your inner nature.