Rooibos Turmeric Chai

 Bulk pouches are not for resale and are intended solely for refilling jars.

"Such a delicious tea with just the right amount of spice and a perfect caffeine-free option when I was pregnant. Great as it is or textured soy and some honey takes it to the next level." - Tia, Mayde Tea customer

Inspired by traditional Indian chai, this caffeine-free blend has bright and soothing rooibos at its base. Exotic spices and turmeric are hand-ground before being combined with rooibos to create a tonic high in antioxidants and minerals. Turmeric has been added for its main constituents (curcumin) which has a whole host of benefits for the body. 

Available in:

Tea tube / 40 serves/120g loose leaf tea. Tea tube and lid are fully recyclable, and lining is home compostable.

Amber glass jar / 120 serves/360g loose leaf tea. Designed to refill, maintain freshness and protect the therapeutic value of the tea. Fully recyclable besides freshness seal. Size of jar is 1L.

Bulk pouch / 200 serves/600g loose leaf tea. *Please note this does not come with the full description on packaging, and is intended for refilling your jar only.

Ingredients:

Rooibos / cinnamon / clove / ginger / cardamom / turmeric / black pepper

Therapeutic benefit:

Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis)

Native to South Africa, where they drink on average 9 cups per day! Rooibos is high in flavonoids, protecting the cells against damage.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric supports the liver by aiding detoxification, acting as an antioxidant and reducing inflammation. Turmeric has been in use for hundreds of years in ayurvedic medicine for it's countless beneficial effects on health. 

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Cinnamon is known to assist in balancing blood sugar levels and warming the digestive tract for improved digestion. The volatile oils in cinnamon are antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. Cinnamon is considered to be an overall body tonic.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger is gently stimulating, which improves oxygen transport throughout the body. It has been used for relief from cramping, gas and nausea throughout history. Ginger has also been beneficial in both motion sickness, and morning sickness in pregnancy for hundreds of years. 

Cardamon (Elettaria cardamomum)

Cardamon is native to the evergreen forests of India. Cardamon has been found to improve digestive and cardiovascular health. It is used to treat nausea, bloating, acidity, gas and heartburn. Cardamon's phytonutrients act in the body as an antioxidant, helping cells resist cellular ageing.

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Clove helps to induce the production and release of bile from the liver and gallbladder, which aids in digestion and detoxification. Clove can also stimulate digestion and act as a pain reliever throughout the body.

Organic black pepper (Piper nigrum)

Organic black pepper is warming, and improves the absorption and therapeutic value of other herbs.

See our other chai blends here: Organic Chai Tea and our vegan Sticky Masala Chai.