Black tea is a great source for caffeine with a lightly floral taste. It has antioxidant properties and may boost heart health, lower bad cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure.
Ginger has been used in cooking, tea, and in medicines for a very long time. It’s long been used as a way to ease an upset stomach and improve digestion because ginger and its metabolites tend to collect in the digestive tract.
Cinnamon is a popular tea ingredient because of its many health properties. Along with having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, cinnamon can act as a prebiotic, which is great for digestion. It’s also been used to help keep blood sugar levels in the normal and healthy range. Plus, it just plain tastes great.
Cardamom is a spice originally grown in India. It’s popularity, however, has since grown to include the entire world. Its intense, sweet flavor has been used as a flavoring additive in cooking, but its medicinal properties are what make it special. Cardamom is antioxidant-rich, which is great for supporting healthy blood-pressure levels and overall wellness. It’s also long been used as a diuretic, which can release any buildup of toxins in your urinary tract. Cardamom is also good for gut health, and may alleviate bad breath.
With ancient Indian roots, turmeric has been used as a spice and medicinal herb for thousands of years. In our immunity tea blend, turmeric plays an important role in providing damage control for your cells, and has anti-inflammatory effects. Turmeric is an adaptogen, and is also great for maintaining a healthy immune system. You’ll taste the spicy notes of turmeric and the end of your sip—which will just entice you to take more.
Turmeric, and it’s health benefits, are best absorbed by the body when they’re combined with black pepper. So, not only does this ingredient add depth and warmth to the flavor of the tea, it’s actually helping improve the immunity-boosting power of the tea itself.
