Honu Chai (Black Tea, Caffeinated)

Ingredients:  Organic Black Tea, Organic Ginger, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Orange, Organic Cardamom, Organic Vanilla Bean Extract, Organic Clove, Organic Raw Cane Sugar, Organic Maple Syrup Bits

Blender's Notes: The best Chai ever. Really. Loaded with pure 3x organic Vanilla Bean Extract, high essential oil content from the spices, and finished with just a pinch of farm-made Maple Syrup Bits for a touch of natural sweetness. The "Honu" means turtle in the traditional Hawaiian language...and our Chai is meant to be steeped just like a turtle; slow and deliberate. In our on-farm tea shop, we simmer this product in a crock pot all weekend long to make a concentrate; smells heavenly. May be enjoyed "as is" or with a touch of your favorite cream-like product (traditional dairy or plant-based milk or cream). SO DELICIOUS! Makes for a nice afternoon pick 'r upper choice! This is such a yummy, spicy, vanilla-laden tea treat! Prefer Chai lattes? Just add a splash of French Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer. Like hot toddies? Honu Chai is a scrumptious base; just add your favorite Bourbon or Scotch to create your personalized "chai hot toddy". Naturally caffeinated. 

Remember when ordering loose teas, that there are approximately 400-450 eight-ounce servings per pound (or that 1 oz. of loose leaf tea or tisane makes 25-30 eight ounce servings). Many of our teas can be re-steeped at least 1x time.

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION:

Black Tea - Black Tea is chock full of the antioxidants known as polyphenols, and studies have shown other benefits to include improved oral health, cancer prevention, stress relief, improved immunity, and increased energy.

Ginger - Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and the common cold.

Cinnamon - Contains large amounts of highly potent polyphenol antioxidants. Believed to balance the spleen, kidney, heart, and liver meridians and to stimulate circulation and the movement of 'chi' or energy. It is considered to be warming to the kidneys and is particularly useful in cold or stagnant conditions.

Orange -  The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form (as in an orange) or applied topically, can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C in citrus fruits plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of your skin. 

Cardamom - May help lower blood pressure, most likely due to its antioxidant and diuretic properties.

Vanilla Bean Extract -  Vanilla Beans and natural Vanilla Extract contains numerous antioxidants, including vanillic acid and vanillin. The vanillin found in Vanilla Extract may have cholesterol-lowering benefits, according to a study published in 2013 in the "Indian Journal of Experimental Biology." Antioxidants can help prevent cell and tissue breakdown, stimulate the body's natural regrowth and eliminate free radicals. Antioxidants may also shield the immune system, decrease body stress and encourage faster recovery from injuries, illnesses or toxicities.

Clove - Contains fiber, vitamins and minerals, so using whole or ground cloves to add flavor to your food can provide some important nutrients, flavor and tantalizing aroma.

Raw Cane Sugar - Is a coarse-textured granulated sugar with a light amber color and sparkly appearance. Its sweet flavor is slightly caramel-like.

Maple Syrup Bits - Consuming Maple Syrup, which is high in antioxidant especially zinc, can help the body to build strong immune system and prevent from disease. An abundant sweetener that we suggest humans use in place of honey so that the honeybees can use the honey they produce to support their families over the wintertime.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER  The information contained in this website or in any of our literature is not presented as medical advice, nor should it be used as a substitute with a qualified and licensed physician. Although much of the information can be found in sources cited in the Tea Association of America’s brochures, on the U.S Dept. of Agriculture’s website, and in many cited independent studies, much of the investigation related to Tea and Tisanes has, unfortunately, not been thoroughly evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration to date. Our products are not designed to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any specific diseases, and therefore any information contained herein is not to be read as a specific remedy or intended to guarantee any specific result. We are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of our products or any of the suggestions or procedures discussed within. If you have specific food allergies or aversions, please note all ingredients contained in each of our organic and gluten free products. As noted above, all matters pertaining to your health and well-being should be discussed with your licensed medical physician. Thank you.

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