Alternative names | Kothamalli Thani, Iguru Koththamalli, Coriander Ginger Tea |
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Type | Flavoured tea |
Region or state | Sri Lanka |
Created by | Traditional |
Main ingredients | Coriander seeds, ginger, water |
Variations | Peppercorns |
Koththamalli (Sinhala: ඉඟුරු කොත්තමල්ලි තේ, Tamil: இஞ்சி கொத்தமல்லி தேநீர்) is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing coriander seeds and ginger. It is a traditional Sri Lankan home remedy for the common cold.[1][2] Coriander and ginger have long being considered to have Ayurvedic properties.[3][4]