Turmeric Chai Tea - 2.5oz Kilner Jar

TURMERIC CHAI | 100% Organic Black Tea with Cardamon, Cloves, Cinnamon, & Turmeric Root 

Ingredients: Organic Ceylon Black Tea FBOP, Turmeric Root, Cardamom Pods & Hulled, Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg and Pepper

Turmeric is a tropical perennial plant in the same family as ginger, native to India, and cultivated throughout the tropics. Growing to a height of about three feet, it has beautiful lance-shaped leaves on alternate sides of the stem. At the base of the stem, there is a knobby rhizome somewhat resembling ginger with a vibrant orange glow. Delicious, nutritious, and oh-so-fragrant, a cup of this yummy chai would be the perfect way to start or end your day! Make this great tea for both the health and energy boost.

This tea is combined with turmeric, which is believed to have a broad range of health benefits making it a healthy beverage. Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. Many high-quality studies show that it has major benefits for your body and brain. Turmeric Contains Bioactive Compounds with Powerful Medicinal Properties- These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

Turmeric Dramatically Increases the Antioxidant Capacity of the Body. The main reason antioxidants are so beneficial is that they protect your body from free radicals. Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure. Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional

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PACKED IN THE USA- Hand blended Single Origin Black and Green Teas packed in the USA with the finest and most robust Ceylon teas and ingredients available. All teas are freshly packed at our tea boutique and not stored for longer periods.

WHAT ARE THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF TEA ?

Tea composition varies with climate, season, horticultural practices and variety. Polyphenols are the most important component in tea, as they constitute approximately 36 percent of the dry weight of tea. Other components of fresh green leaf include caffeine, protein and amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals.

Green and black tea have similar chemical make-up. The primary difference between the two types lies in the chemical changes that take place during their production. In black tea the plant Polyphenols are oxidized and this is prevented in the manufacture of green tea.

One of the most important groups of Polyphenols in tea is the catechins in green tea, theaflavins and thearubigens in black tea. A variety of physiological effects have been attributed to tea catechins which are currently best known for their antioxidant activities.

Black tea is all-natural (non flavored) and contains no additives. It is virtually calorie-free (1 calorie per 100 ml) and sodium free and is therefore a suitable beverage for individuals on calorie-reduced or low sodium diet. Tea includes fluoride, traces of vitamins A, K, C, B carotene and B vitamins.

Average daily consumption of tea in the United Kingdom, 3.43 cups (650 ml), provides very few calories and only a small amount of fat, whilst contributing valuable minerals and vitamins to the diet. It provides:

On any given day, over 158 million Americans are drinking tea

• Over half of the total intake of dietary flavonoids

• Nearly 16% of the daily requirement of calcium

• Almost 10% of the daily requirement of zinc

• Over 10% of the folic acid need

• Around 9%, 25% and 6% of vitamins B1, B2 and B6 respectively