Chai 

Legend has it that the origin of chai dates back more than 5,000 years, when a king in what is now India ordered a healing spiced beverage be created for use in Ayurveda, a traditional medicinal practice in which herbs and spices are used for healing. The heat from ginger and black pepper was believed to stimulate digestion; the antiseptic properties in cloves were thought to help relieve pain; cardamom was used as a mood elevator; cinnamon supported circulation and respiratory function; and star anise was known to freshen the breath..

Piping hot Chai holds a warm place in the heart of India. Although it might sound odd that a scorching hot beverage be so widely enjoyed in one of the world’s warmest countries, chai actually cools the body. It does this by raising core body temperature above ambient air temperature. But the best part of course is the exotic tapestry of spice that weaves through each flavorful sip.  Like our teas, all spices sourced for these blends were grown in sustainable environments