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Chai is steeped in a rich history. The name “chai” is actually the Hindi word for “tea”, which was derived from “cha”, the Chinese word for “tea”. In this case, the Hindi term chai means a mix of spices steeped into a tea-like beverage. Recipes for chai vary across continents, cultures, towns, and families. But the traditional ingredients of a spiced tea blend usually include black tea mixed with strong spices, like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and black peppercorns. The spiced tea mixture is typically brewed strong with milk and sweetened with sugar or honey.

Chamomile has been around for centuries and is the most popular tea for helping with sleep. It calms your mood and settles your thoughts so you can relax your body and mind. With the addition of lavender, this tea has gained a floral complexity in its flavor and another ingredient for healthful herbal calming.

Green tea is known for its smooth flavor and refreshing taste. Green teas are made from leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, the same leaves as black tea. Green teas go through a process where the leaves are heated to prevent oxidation while black teas are oxidized for additional color and flavor. The result is a delicious tea that brews to a light golden color and unique flavor.

Traditionally consumed as an herbal tea, lemongrass has been recommended by practitioners of traditional medicine for many different ailments. Nutritionally, lemongrass is a good source of vitamins A and C, folate, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and manganese. It also has minute traces of B vitamins. Along with its culinary uses, lemongrass is used in alternative or complementary remedies for a wide range of ailments. It has many beneficial medicinal properties including analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antipyretic, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, astringent, carminative, diuretic, insecticidal, sedative, and anti-cancer properties.

Earl Grey tea is a tea blend which has been flavored with the addition of oil of bergamot. Good for digestion, oral health, anxiety, depression, & weight loss. Earl Grey will give you the boost you need to make it through your day.