Feel Better Chai

Intention: A healthy Chai (spiced tea) that is also caffeine free.

When you are feeling “off” or on the edge of a cold, brew a cup of our Feel Better Chai. It is full of herbs that support overall health and wellbeing, is packed with vitamins and minerals, and herbs traditionally used for digestive and respiratory health.*  And you can drink it in the evening without worrying about stimulants like caffeine and sugar. 

Chai is the Hindi word for spiced tea. Traditional chai is usually made by boiling black tea in milk, with many strong spices and herbs, and sugar.  So tasty! Our Feel Better Chai has all of the flavors, just not the caffeine from the black tea.  Feel free to add black tea and brew it in milk if you want that: lots of options here!

Ingredients: Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Ginger Root, Astragalus, Oregon Grape Root, Echinacea Root & Leaf, Rose Hips, Marshmallow Root, Fennel, Cardamom, Licorice Root, Cloves, Allspice Berries, and Peppercorns.

 Why We Chose These Ingredients:

• Orange Peel - decongestant, carminative, aromatic, digestive tonic, bitter (promote excretion of digestive fluids)
• Cinnamon - warming digestive and circulatory stimulant, regulates blood sugar, aromatic, astringent, carminative
• Ginger Root - anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic (anti-nausea)
• Astragalus - adaptogen, immune amphoteric, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, diuretic
• Oregon Grape Root - antimicrobial, lymphatic and blood cleaning, antiseptic
• Echinacea Root & Leaf - alterative,  antiseptic, antiviral, immune stimulant, lymphatic
• Rose Hips - rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, antibacterial, mild astringent
• Marshmallow Root - soothes inflamed and irritated tissues (demulcent), emollient, nutritive, cooling
• Fennel - carminative, aromatic, sweet
• Cardamom - aromatic, carminative, promotes circulation
• Licorice Root - mucosal anti-inflammatory, adaptogen (increases resistance to stress), antitussive (reduces coughing), demulcent (rich in mucilage, sooth irritated tissue)
• Clove - aromatic,  analgesic, antiseptic, carminative, circulatory stimulant, vermifuge
• Allspice Berries - antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
• Peppercorns - stimulates digestion, assists absorption of other herbs, antioxidant

Use: You can use Feel Better Chai as a tisane on its own, or add black tea, milk and honey if you want to create classic, healthy 'Chai'. Options!

Mix contents of bag to ensure contents have not settled. Best made as a decoction (simmer on low heat), rather than an infusion (pouring water over herbs to seep).  To a saucepan, add 8-10 oz of clean water and heat on stovetop.  Add about 1-2 teaspoons of our herbal blend and simmer on low for about 5-10 minutes, and then strain out the herbs via a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.  

For a more traditional Chai:  use milk instead of water, add 1 teaspoon black tea, and about 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup. Whisk well, and simmer on very low heat for 5-10 minutes, then strain out herbs. 

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care practitioner for questions and concerns regarding your personal health identity.