This fusion-style Masala Chai is like nothing you ever tried before. Organic puerh tea, cinnamon, cardamom and lemon verbena make a soft and smooth blend that will delight your palate.
Strong but balanced, this tea is better paired with milk, and perfect as your morning cuppa or afternoon tea.
Ingredients:
Organic puerh tea, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon verbena, ginger, black peppercorn
Health benefits:
Cinnamon: Known as a digestive aid, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, warming and grounding, antiviral and anti-fungal. Cinnamon is an effective herb for strengthening and harmonising the flow of circulation. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for tooth ache, muscle tension, colds and flus, and is also considered to strengthen the heart, warm the kidneys and promote healthy digestion. A universal medicine that adds flavour, sweetness, aroma and warmth to food.
Cardamom pods: They are used for both culinary and therapeutic purposes. They're native to southern India and have been used for thousands of years to assist digestion. Benefits include; appetizer, carminative, stimulant, stomachic.
Lemon Verbena: Lemon verbena is native to South America, known for its medicinal effects and qualities as a food additive. Health benefits include: weight loss, strengthens muscles, reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, aids in digestion, relieves anxiety and treats congestion. Lemon verbena has a lighter, less aggressive flavour that other lemon-based plants, best described as lemon perfume. Also used topically on the skin to soften and relieve puffiness.
How to infuse: For one mug of tea, place two heaped teaspoons of leaves in a small pan on the stove.
Add 2/3 cup of water and 1 cup of your favourite milk (we recommend soy milk).
Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Strain chai into mug and add honey or sugar (optional).
Top with powdered cinnamon and enjoy!
Alternatively, for a weaker chai, boil water to 100 degrees in a kettle.
Put two heaped teaspoons of leaves into a small tea pot.
Pour water over and wait for 5 minutes. Strain into mug.
Add milk of your choice and honey or sugar (optional).
Enjoy!
How to store:
Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container, away from outside aromas
Packaging options:
A large glass jar (approximately 40 cups)
A plastic jar (approximately 30 cups)
OR an eco pouch (approximately 20 cups)
Melbourne Chai
Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.
