Chai Tea (rhyming with tie), is an old beverage which is originally from India. It is traditionally a spiced milk tea and spices used can vary depending on where you get it from. However, the most traditional are cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and pepper. With the increase in popularity, new Chai experiences have popped up like iced versions, milkshakes, chocolate flavour, lattes etc.

Health Benefits of Chai Tea

It’s a well known fact that so many teas have great health benefits and Chai Tea is no exception. It could help to fight high blood pressure and lower your cholesterol and help boost your immune system. Not only this, but Chai Tea is packed full to the brim with powerful antioxidants to give your body all the help it needs. The fact that it tastes yummy is a great added bonus. So, if you fancy a hot, spicy and exotic beverage, then get your hands on a Chai Tea.

Making Your Own

Feeling a bit adventurous? If so, why not consider trying to make your own chai? All that you will need to make this popular recipe is:

• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 1 1/2 inch stick of cinnamon
• 8 cardamom pods
• 8 whole cloves
• 1/4 inch fresh ginger root (sliced thin)
• 2/3 cup of milk
• 6 teaspoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons of Darjeeling tea leaves

Put the water, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and ginger into a pot and bring it all to the boil. Then cover it and simmer for around ten minutes. Once this is completed, add the sugar and the milk and simmer again, adding the tea leaves. Take off the heat and cover it, leaving it to steep for around 3 minutes. Then all you need to do is strain it all off and sit back and take a tea break!

However, if you don’t fancy making your own, why not check out our great range of Chai Tea here at Teaworld?

Here are a couple:

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The Acai berry is a fruit that is approximately the size of a grape and is native to South America; it is found on the Brazilian Wild Palmberry tree, has a single seed and is purple in colour. Due to the properties in the acai berry is has lately been used in conjunction with weight loss. This of course has now become extremely popular throughout the world. Acai berries are amongst the most nutritional foods in the Amazon, research has shown that the Acai has antioxidant properties and has been known to relieve tiredness and help maintain a healthy digestive system.

 Health Benefits 
Due to the health properties of the Acai Berry it has been said that it can help reduce the risk of cancer. Along with a healthy eating and exercise Acai can help speed up weight loss. It can increase energy levels, improve the digestive system, lower cholesterol and improve sleep patterns. 

Most common uses of the Acai Berry are: 

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• Rich source of manganese and fluoride to keep bones strong
• Great for general health
• Drinking 4 cups a day can cut the risk of a heart attack
• With milk added – provides a fifth of your daily calcium requirement
• Can cut levels of the stress hormone cortisol

White Tea

•  This tea, made from the delicate buds of the tea plant has the highest level of antioxidants
• It also has high amounts of substances that protect elastic and collagen
• This means that your skin maintains elasticity, keeping it healthy

Roobios Tea

• Compared to standard black tea, this doesn’t impair iron levels, so doesn’t affect anemia
sufferers.

• It can also keep your energy levels up

Oolong Tea

• Can prevent cavities, so keep your teeth healthy
• Oolong has higher levels of catechins (antimicrobial qualities) can protect against tooth
decay

Chamomile Tea

•Daily consumption can help with the prevention of diabetic complications
•It can cut sugar levels

Green Tea

• Tokyo researchers found that green tea can reduce cholesterol
• Would have to drink 5-6 cups though to benefit
• Helps by raising your metabolism, so keeps the pounds off

There are so many different teas for you to choose from, but getting the right tea for your
circumstances can really boost your health. For more information on all of these teas, check out the links to the pages on our websites. Last but not least, enjoy!

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Enjoy!

The Teaworld Team