BUILD IMMUNITY & DESTRESS Tea – Turmeric Ashwagandha Ginger Black Pepper Loose Tea 100gm

Description

Hand-mixed with love, this turmeric ashwagandha ginger black pepper tea blend makes for a wonderful herbal tea without caffeine. This tea blend contains 100% natural and pure ingredients sourced from India with no fillers or additives.

Curcumin found in turmeric powder is a strong antioxidant and is anti-inflammatory. In India, it is used to boost immunity.

Ashwagandha root has been used in Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine) to restore vitality and low sexual energy, aid sleep, relieve stress and anxiety as well as increase physical strength in athletes.

Ginger aids digestion.

Black pepper increases the absorption of curcumin in turmeric by 2000%.

The combination of these superfoods will not only make for a nice warm cup of tea perfect for winter but also provide a multitude of nutritional benefits to boost your immunity.

 

What does this turmeric ashwagandha ginger black pepper tea taste like?

This tea has a bitter warm taste. You can add honey / lemon to the tea as well.

 

How should I prepare herbal tea from this loose tea?

Add 1 tbsp of turmeric, ashwagandha, ginger & black pepper loose tea to your teapot and slowly pour boiling water over it. Leave it to steep for 5 minutes. Pour into your cup. Add honey if you would like it sweet. You can also add lemon juice.

For a cold brew: Prepare the tea as above, add to a glass pitcher, cover and store in the fridge overnight. Add ice if you’d like.

 

How much turmeric, ashwagandha, ginger and black pepper tea can I drink in a day?

I would suggest between 1 – 2 cups a day.

 

How to store this turmeric ashwagandha, ginger black pepper loose tea?

Store this tea in a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight or heat (such as your stove) or humidity in an airtight container.

Comes packaged in a 100g zip lock resealable air-tight bag. This will keep your tea fresh for longer and away from any insects.

This green tea doesn’t really expire – it may simply lose its strength over a long time e.g. after 2 years.

 

Does this herbal tea have any nutritional benefits?

Some studies have been done in modern science on turmeric and ashwagandha. Some of the nutritional benefits may include:

• Turmeric may delay aging and age related disease
• Turmeric may boost brain health
• Turmeric may be beneficial for arthritis
• Ashwagandha powder may improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia
• Ashwagandha powder may relieve stress, anxiety and depression
• Ashwagandha powder may enhance physical strength
• Ashwagandha powder may increase testosterone and fertility in men, however, more research is needed
• Ashwagandha powder may improve cognitive function including memory and reaction time, however, more research is needed
• Ginger may help reduce nausea and morning sickness
• Ginger may help with weight loss
• Ginger may help reduce joint pain
• Ginger may help with indigestion
• Ginger may help with migraines
• Black pepper increases the curcumin absorption in turmeric by 2000% ensuring more of the benefits are derived

Disclaimer:

Please note that we do not suggest that all of the above nutritional benefits are true and will be attained. These are simply some benefits that we have come across on various online sites.

 

Does this herbal tea have any adverse side effects?

As with all foods, it’s always best to try a little bit to start out with (if you’ve never tried it before) to check if you have any side effects.

There are a few instances when you need to be careful when consuming turmeric:

• If you have iron deficiency anaemia, avoid consuming turmeric in high quantities as it may prevent the absorption of iron
• Turmeric may increase bile production which may be problematic if you have gallstones or liver disease
• Turmeric has blood thinning properties, so check with your GP if you take blood thinning drugs
• Ashwagandha powder in large doses may cause stomach upset, diarrhoea, vomiting.
• Ashwagandha powder should not be eaten during pregnancy as there is some evidence it may cause miscarriages.
• Ginger may cause heartburn
• Ginger may cause burping, diarrhoea and stomach discomfort when taken in high doses

Consult your GP or Ayurvedic practitioner if you have any concerns.