Chamomile Tea– An oasis of calm and tranquility

Chamomile

/ˈkaməmʌɪl/ KAM-ə-myl or KAM-ə-meel

Chamomile or Babune ka Phal, is an aromatic flower belonging to the daisy family.

Chamomile flowers are brewed in water to lend it the flavor and goodness of the flowers – we call it as Chamomile Tea. Rich in Chamazulene compound, chamomile tea is enriched with anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic properties. It is a great healing ageing Unlike the usual tea varieties, chamomile tea doesn’t contain caffeine and is a powerful herbal drink to soothe the senses.

The floral fragrance and its healing properties is great for a stress-buster and relaxing experience. Tending to stress, healthy sleeping patterns, balancing hormones and detoxifying the body – Chamomile Tea is loaded with health and skin benefits. Some of them include

• Treats insomnia
• Develops healthy sleeping patterns
• Boosts immunity
• Soothes muscle spasms and pain during menstrual periods
• Treats cold
• Soothes muscles and calms pain
• Cures stomach ache
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Acne reduction
• Anti-ageing properties

While the market is loaded with quite a lot of varieties, here are some of my favourite and recommended chamomile tea variants!

Goodwyn Chamomile Herbal Stress Relief Tea

One of the first Chamomile Teas that i tried. It has a subtle sweetness and endearing flavour. The aroma is beautiful. Definitely something that calms the senses and gives soothe to the muscles.

Beer Club Siliguri: The #AddaJoint you had been waiting for! #RestaurantReview #Siliguri

Siliguri has transformed itself in the recent times. From the days where there would be no options to taking your friends out for a good lunch to the time where you have choose what kind of food you want to dine in – this small town of mine has come a long way!

Roohafza Falooda for the summer days! #Roohafzaseries #recipe #summer

One of the popular Indian Desserts found in the streets style eating is the Falooda! Made from the traditional mix of milk, ice-creams and falooda and topped with lots of rich dry fruits and flavourings – savouring falooda is like eating up a cherishing dream. 

Shahi Tukda a.k.a. Double Ka Meetha for the perfect sweetness this Eid! #Eid2018 #EidMubarak #ChaandRaat

Ramzan is the time where you leave off all the routine life and pleasures to dedicate yourself to Allah. The month long fast isn’t just about leaving certain form of food but also includes following rules that purify your thoughts, bring discipline and make you a better person. This one is indeed one of the toughest fasting I have known.

Mango Chia Pudding with Roohafza & seasonal fruits - #Roohafzaseries #Recipe

The modern day super foods have taken a lot of momentum these days. The new introductions have not just the right trick for a healthy diet but also provide for the necessary nutrients. Hence it is only wise to try them and if suited include them in your diet.

RoohAfza Pomegranate Lassi - A twist to the classic Lassi #Roohafzaseries #Recipe

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Sugar-free Mango Kulfi - Healthy Indian style ice-cream to beat the heat! #Recipe

Scorching heat, skin burning sunlight and a season of mangoes to relish - Can I want mango ice-creams more anytime than now?

Summer season is one of the most cherished ones when it comes to fruits available in the market. The season which brings mangoes, java plums, water apples, lychees and so many delightful fruits at our doorstep! And with the rising temperatures there is always that desire to munch on some heavenly ice-creams to beat the heat.

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It’s not very long that I have started loving mushrooms for its oozing flavours. About of couple of years back I tried on a mushroom sandwich and completely loved the flavours. At first it was just about that particular sandwich being repeated again and again as a snack – but slowly the mushrooms in it were given a try in several other dishes and that is where the love started growing.

EGGLESS Dark Chocolate Mousse for the chocolate lovers!

Let me tell you something about chocolates! It’s the most difficult thing to work with and yet so easy on the tongue!

Chocolate is that one thing which makes everything taste like heaven for me & yet learning to play with chocolates took me time because of the way it works. And so it has always been an adrenaline rush to create something good with chocolates.

#Roohafza Rosy Ice-cream - #Roohafzaseries - An ice-cream with a hint of rose!

Going back to memories, my summer holidays were always about visiting the Nani-house and getting treated royally! Summer holidays were awaited for getting that one month of time where there would be a lot of eating, visiting new places and getting back to school with a lot of stories.

Roohafza Sherbet - Indian Summer gets a refreshing feel! #Roohafza

Remember the old TV summer ads? How people rejoiced on picking up a glass of Roohafza and danced around in coolness – that is exactly the feeling I associate with Roohafza till today – I am a 90s kid!

The Perfect Sandwich experience at SanDoitchi, Powai (MUMBAI) #RestaurantReview

Sandwiches are love! I repeat this mantra again and again!

Given the times that I indulge into eating subs, sandwiches, or even simple club sandwiches in my daily routine I am difficult to impress when it comes for any food joint to play their sandwich-card! Therefore when I was invited at Sandoitchi for the tasting session – I was sure I am going to be critically examining the taste of doitchi they have to offer!

Pinto has an Idea by Rajeev Saxena : An Extraordinary Read! #BookReview #FlipkartBooks

Pinto Has an Idea by Rajeev Saxena

Publisher: Bloomsbury India

ISBN: 978-9-386- 82693-0

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 272

Rating: 4/5

Smart writing, intriguing ideas and a thought that contains the desires of all the sane thinking people today. Strong character build up with a metaphorical thought running that keeps the pages interestingly vivid.

The Not-So-Regular Calendar 2018 ~ Celebrate more of days!

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#BOOKREVIEW: A House for Mr. Misra by Jaishree Misra - Interesting tale!

A House for Mr. Misra by Jaisree Misra

Publisher: Westland Books

ISBN: 978-93-86850-48-5

Genre: Non-Fiction

Pages: 199

Rating: 3.5/5

Intriguing visual descriptions, excellent write-up and a tale that somehow revolves around all our lives!

I picked this book with much delight one, because this book had all the qualities of being a fiction but is a non-fiction and two, because buying a house is everyone’s list – be it big or small. I haven’t read any of Jaishree Misra’s works but having known that the author has written some of the finest works – this copy just came by!

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The story of building your own house is definitely loaded with a lot of mind games, relative pressures, impulsive decisions and dealing with a lot of issues which makes living in the place worthwhile. The book has brought out all the ingenuity of the neighbours, deal with the seller, cranky maids, suicidal snakes and more. After all thinking of building a house where the waves touch your boundary isn’t an easy task!

The local scenario, life of the people of Kerala, the general temperament, style of living is brought across beautifully. You can feel like you have been to Kerala and spent days here to know how people think and work here. Making for a good non-fiction read, the book is like a explanatory autobiographical tale of how the author built a house in the Coastal Regulation Zone.

Turning through the pages of the book I came through a lot of well written sentences which made me re-read them because of the precision of thoughts they conveyed. I loved the fast read but also wanted a lot of details into the subject. At some places I thought the scenes could have been more detailed or I deserved a little more explanation to the scenario – but overall the book was sticking to the title put on.

It’s a light read with simple situations that build up interest and gives a pleasing end!

Buy your copy on Flipkart: A House for Mr. Misra by Jaishree Misra

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A good Breakfast keeps you happy although the day!

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Book: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-670-08963-5

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 435

Rating: 3.5/5

Intriguing writing style, random moments, political influences and strong characters to sway your visions!

When you pick up a book from a shelf and decide to read it you treat it like a baby! Caress it everywhere you take it, rest it on your lap or a clean table and read it meticulously with utmost dedication. Of course for a reader a book is the best friend who completes their need.

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Imly is a little spice with a sweet-sour mix, that’s adds life to a dish!

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50 cups of coffee by Khushnuma daruwala ; a tale before when you go Groom-Hunting! #BookReview #PreOrder

Title: 50 cups of coffee

Author: Khushnuma Daruwala

Publisher: Penguin Random House India

ISBN: 978-0-143-42820-6

Genre: Non-fiction

Pages: 196

Rating: 4 star

Everything about coffee excites us isn’t it? Be it coffee mugs, face scrub (I happened to try one a few days ago) or a freshly brewed book! Well that is what pulled me to this book “50 cups of coffee” ~ the title intrigued me!

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Cookies and ice-cream – Yayy! Fruit ice-cream—love! Chocolate chips ice-cream – definitely! Be it any flavor – I am always welcome for ice-creams!

There is nothing as loving and soulful as ice-creams and there can definitely be anything more soothing and sumptuous as ice-creams!