India Street Vanilla Chai

Chai. An integral part of Indian culture and virtually impossible to avoid when traveling through any part of the Indian sub-continent. Indian Chai is typically made using a rich black tea, usually an Assam, and brewing it in heavy milk and cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and pepper. The drink produces a warm soothing effect and calming effect on the body. We've taken the soothing aspect of this blend one step further and added vanilla. It adds a rare hint of creaminess to this classic tea. Brew this tea piping hot and add some sugar to help open up the exotic flavor of the blend that makes up this tea. 

Because Chai tastes amazing, it is not often thought of as a tea that will assist with remaining healthy. But that is exactly what it does. 

Health Benefits:

1. Ginger:

• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate pain.
• Can help to ease nausea and vomiting.
• May help to lower blood sugar levels and improve heart health.

2. Cinnamon:

• Contains antioxidant properties that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• Can help to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
• anti-inflammatory properties that could benefit heart health.

3. Cardamom:

• Help to improve digestion and reduce bloating and discomfort.
• Contains antioxidants that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• Anti-inflammatory properties that could benefit heart health.

4. Clove:

• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate pain.
• May help to improve digestion and reduce bloating and discomfort.
• Contains antioxidants that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

5. Nutmeg:

• Contains antioxidants that may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• Anti-inflammatory properties that could benefit heart health.
• Improve digestion and reduce bloating and discomfort.

6. Calendula petals:

• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate pain.
• Antimicrobial properties that could help to fight off infections.
• Can help to soothe irritated skin and promote wound healing when applied topically.

Important: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle to the bottom during transit 

Caffeine: Medium

Antioxidant level: High

Flavor notes: Creamy Madagascar vanilla notes dance with tingling Malabar Coast spices. A lively ginger finish is accentuated by candy cardamom 

Ingredients: Black tea, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black and white pepper, clove, nutmeg, calendula petals, natural flavors. 

To brew:

Hot tea: 1 slightly heaping tsp of loose tea for each 7-9 oz of water in the pot. Pour freshly boiled water over tea. Steep 5-10 mins depending on strength desired. Add milk and sugar to taste. 

Iced tea: 1 qt 6 slightly heaping tsp loose tea into teapot. Pour 1 1/4 cup boiling water on tea. Steep 5 mins. Quarter fill pitcher with cold water. Pour into pitcher straining tea as you pour. Add ice. top off with cold water. Sweeten and garnish to taste

3 oz bag equals 30-40 servings