Caravan Chai Tea -
Journey across the world as you sip this fragrant Black tea blend of organic Assam tea & aromatic spices. A spicy herbal tea made from some of the world's most medicinally active herbs that have been cherished for centuries in India to preserve health and increase peace of mind. In addition to improving digestion, chai boosts the immune system, fights inflammation, and has antioxidant properties. Traditionally this tea is prepared with milk and sweetened naturally w/ honey.
Ingredients: Black Tea, Cinnamon, Assam Tea, Cardamom, Cloves, Ginger, Black Pepper.
Brewing Instructions:
There are two different methods for brewing herbal teas: Infusions & Decoctions.
Infusions are teas made from the leaves, flowers and other light plant materials.
Decoctions are brewed from the bark, root, twigs, berries and seeds. Following are brewing directions for both:
- Tea Infusion - (Infusion = Tea made from leaves, flowers and light material)
Put 1-2 teaspoons of herbs into a brewing utensil of your choice and place in a 6-8 oz size cup. Add 6-8 oz of boiling water and allow to steep for up to 3-5 minutes. Increase the quantity of material accordingly if using a teapot. For a stronger medicinal steep increase the amount of herbs up to 1 tbsp. Will keep refrigerated for 24 hours. Herbal Teas taste great warm or iced!
- Tea Decoction - (Decoction = Tea made from bark, roots, seeds, twigs and berries)
Put 1-3 tablespoons of cut herb, seed, root, bark, etc into a pot of 16-32 oz of water and allow to sit in cool water for at least 5-10 minutes. Bring water to a slow boil then turn down to a simmer for 10-30 minutes. The time depends on the strength of tea that you enjoy. Strain and drink. Will keep for approximately 72 hours if kept refrigerated.
