The Healing Power of Spices

Discover the healing power of spices through the lens of Ayurveda at KOTA cafè.

It will be an intimate evening where we explore simple rituals for better digestion, natural energy & skin health.

We will talk about the incredible properties of kitchen spices and guide you on how to best harness their super powers for your optimal well-being.

Ticket price: 32€ (includes a welcome drink and a little spice mix for you to bring home)

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Eleonora Porcaro
Eleonora has been devoted to the study and practice of Ayurveda since 2020. Over the years, she has developed a deep passion for nutrition coaching, advocating for food that is not only delicious to the palate but also nourishing and supportive of optimal digestion. After graduating from the Ayurveda Academy the Netherlands, she is currently expanding her clinical skills under the guidance of vd. Sayali, experienced doctor from India, who has helped many individuals restore their health through Ayurvedic medicine. Eleonora has spent several years working as a retreat chef, delighting her guests with memorable, flavorful, and healing meals. Her path is to make the profound wisdom of Eastern traditions accessible and practical for Western lifestyles, by translating Ayurveda into something that is easy to understand, integrate, and truly live.

Eva Dusch
Eva weaves her background in journalism with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and Jyotish. After more than a decade of self-study and personal healing, she began her formal Bachelor’s studies in Ayurveda in 2019, soon followed by her path in Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). She continues to study under her principal teacher in India, Pt. Sanjay Rath, who holds an unbroken lineage of Jyotish masters spanning over 500 years, shaping the depth and integrity of the knowledge she shares today. Her work translates these ancient teachings into language that resonates with the modern mind and heart—making them practical, grounded, and accessible. She approaches Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology not as rigid systems, but as living sciences—an art of living that expands awareness and supports choices aligned with one’s true nature.

ABOUT KOTA

KOTA is more than a café. It is where specialty coffee & chai meets social impact. Where tradition meets contemporary Amsterdam. Where every detail carries meaning. We worked carefully - and patiently - to select a coffee roaster whose values align with ours. Quality, integrity, and craft were non-negotiable. Every bean we serve reflects that commitment. Alongside specialty coffee, we bring something rare to Amsterdam - hand-brewed chai. Not syrup. Not powder. But a slow ritual of spices, tea leaves, heat, and time. One of the few places where chai is prepared the way it has been for generations. And beyond the cup, impact remains at the core. We believe businesses should stand for something. For us, that means supporting craft, empowering women, and building meaningful connections between cultures. KOTA in Devanagari is not just a design choice. It is a reminder of origin. Of story. Of responsibility.

Specialty Coffee.
Hand-Brewed Chai.
Impact.