Started my day with a delicious cup of organic Tulsi Chai - it tastes and smells so good – and is a refreshing, healthy alternative to that coffee fix!
Tulsi Chai
I thought to mysef “there must be tons of health benefits in Chai”, so I’ll have a quick scour around the internet and find out for myself. I was amazed :
- Chai is powerpacked with antioxidants.
- Ayurvedic (Ancient Indian) philosophy and medicine consider it’s spices to be ‘sattvic’ or calming, vitalising and mentally clarifying – a wonderful antidote to everyday stresses and strains – we could all do with some of that!
- Chai tea’s anti-inflammatory superstar is ginger. Ginger is often recommended in Ayurvedic medicine for inflammatory conditions like arthritis.
- Strong digestion is vitally important to health. So it was interesting to learn that (according to the Pacific College of Oriental medicine) the basic spices in Chai help stimulate, balance and support digestion. Cinnamon helps to calm the stomach and combat nausea and diarrhea and is also thought to be an aphrodisiac! Ginger also soothes the stomach. Black pepper stimulates digestive fire as soon as it touches the taste buds. Cloves stimulate digestion. Cardamon is said to benefit the lungs, kidneys and heart and is a mood elevator.
Want To Try Some Tulsi Chai?
Ask at your local health shop if they stock Tulsi Tea. If not try www.eastern-venture.com and they’ll point you in the right direction.
So do think about substituting Chai tea for some of your daily cups of coffee. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to wean yourself off having a stimulant, which is quickly followed by fatigue. You can be enjoying Chai, that’s good for you and also be reaping all of those health benefits!
Warm wishes!