This week, my kitchen has been filled with the familiar scent of CCF tea—an Ayurvedic digestive tea made from coriander, cumin, and fennel. Traditionally used in Ayurveda to support digestion, this simple blend has been part of my daily rhythm for the past two years. With Valentine’s Day approaching, I added something extra to a fresh batch: beautiful, edible rose petals.
Fancy, but not too fancy.
The kind of ritual that feels special without trying too hard.
It’s something you might offer to someone you love—your partner, a close friend, a family member—or make quietly for yourself. I’ve also refreshed the packaging, adding new stickers and a two-sided Wellness Card that now comes with each bag. Slowing down to tend to what already supports us feels especially meaningful this time of year.
Why CCF Tea Is So Loved in Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, CCF tea is considered a foundational digestive remedy. Coriander, cumin, and fennel work together to gently kindle digestive fire—agni—without overstimulation or excess heat. It’s an Ayurvedic digestive tea designed to support the body without pushing it.
Traditionally, CCF tea is used to:
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Support healthy digestion
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Reduce gas and bloating
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Encourage regular elimination
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Calm the nervous system through the gut
With the addition of rose petals, this blend takes on a softer, more cooling quality. Rose is traditionally used in Ayurveda to support gentle detoxification, soothe excess heat, and nurture emotional balance. It has long been associated with the heart—offered for centuries during moments of love, care, and meaningful transition.
What makes CCF tea so effective is its subtlety.
No forcing. No extremes. Just steady, quiet support.
Food and Ritual as Medicine (Without Perfectionism)
One thing I remind clients often is that supportive practices don’t need to be complicated to be effective.
CCF tea is simple to prepare. One teaspoon of the blend (the baking-measurement kind, not the spoon in your drawer) makes a pot of tea. One bag yields over 120 cups.
If you’re new to CCF tea, I’ve written more about its traditional Ayurvedic uses and how to prepare it here.
This isn’t about doing it perfectly or committing forever. It’s about having something reliable you can return to when digestion feels off, routines slip, or your body asks for a gentle reset rather than a drastic change.
Sometimes medicine looks like consistency.
Sometimes it looks like remembering what already works.
A Reflection for the Week
What simple practice do I already know supports my digestion—and how often do I actually return to it?
No judgment. Just noticing.
A Small Seasonal Offering
If you’d like a bag, you can purchase it at FolkYoga SF or reach out through my Contact page to arrange local pickup or U.S. shipping. Or if you are local to San Francisco, my CCF tea is available at FolkYoga SF in San Francisco in the NOPA neighborhood.
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$16 per bag at FolkYoga SF
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$16 plus shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Each bag includes a Wellness Card with guidance for daily and weekly self-care rituals.
Continuing the Conversation
If you have questions, you’re always welcome to reach out.
I also offer free 15-minute introductory Ayurvedic calls for those who’d like personalized support around digestion, sleep, or seasonal transitions.
I’ll keep sharing these Weekly Musings—Ayurveda as it shows up in real life, yoga, food, and the changing seasons.
Thank you for being here.
Warmly,
Marisa
For more like this, check out my blog: Marmalade, Digestive Fire, and Not Overthinking Our Food
