Why Chai? The Health Benefits of Chai Tea Ingredients
We Heart Chai; and here is why…
Firstly, the subtle blend of exotic spices, Coconut, Turmeric, and Black Pepper is utterly delicious. Secondly, it comes with all the benefits of an authentic Indian Ayurvedic tea.
Chai (a word meaning, quite simply, ‘tea’) is created with some herbs that are incredibly medicinally active, delivering a wonderful range of health benefits with every cup. So, we thought we would break it down and illustrate for you just a few of the benefits you get from each separate ingredient.
These Are the Ingredients Packed into Our Own Masala Chai Tea:
Turmeric
Black Tea Nam Lanh
Ceylon Cinnamon
Desiccated Coconut
Cardamom
Fennel
Black Pepper
Clove
The spicing is subtle and complex, and utterly delicious. But isn’t it amazing that all those tastes also bring unique healing properties? So let’s get cracking to see what they are!
Turmeric Is the Number One Ingredient in Chai Tea
Turmeric is literally THE ROOT of all our Turmeric tea blends. Why? We cannot stop counting the ways, because this amazing super-root has a seemingly endless list of benefits, including:
Turmeric is an antioxidant
Turmeric aids metabolism and supports weight management
Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and antibiotic
Turmeric is antiseptic
Turmeric aids arthritis
Turmeric helps heal stomach ulcers
Turmeric soothes coughs and asthma
Turmeric gives you glowing skin
Turmeric lowers cholesterol
Turmeric speeds wound healing
Ok, that wasn’t a short list, but Turmeric is our passion, so we wanted to share why 😊
Black Tea Benefits
Has antioxidant properties
Can improve gut health
Can lower blood sugar levels
Cinnamon Benefits
Has anti-inflammatory properties
Can improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin
Lowers blood sugar levels
Coconut Benefits
Coconut, besides being filling, fibre-filled, and delicious, also gives you the following:
Vitamin B6
Iron
Magnesium
Zinc
Copper
Manganese
Selenium
Cardamom Benefits
Can be used for its diuretic properties
Can help with digestive problems
Can help against bad breath and prevent cavities
Fennel Benefits
Can reduce water retention
Brilliant for constipation, bloating, and indigestion
Helps to purify the blood
Black Pepper Benefits
High in antioxidants
Has anti-inflammatory properties
Can lower cholesterol levels
[Click to read our Black Pepper blog post!]
Clove Benefits
Can kill bacteria
Can promote bone health
Can reduce stomach ulcers
So Now You Know At Least Half the Story!
Are you longing for a cuppa chai right now? Try ours!
Our Chai tea bags are a deliciously easy alternative to making your own chai from scratch. When steeped in freshly boiled water, they produce a silk-smooth, aromatic brew with a dark golden colour. With or without milk, our Masala Chai is superb as a refreshing daytime pick-me-up.
Totally organic and individually sealed, these tea bags are the quick, convenient way to enjoy this traditional Indian treat. Grab yours right here!
We raise a mug of chai, to your vibrant health!
Healthy Vibes,
The Taka Tea(m)
PLEASE NOTE: Taking any prescription medications? Before adding something new to your diet for medicinal purposes, do check with your physician for possible counter-effects.
