My Chai ingredients

Tea - Has always been enjoyed for its refreshing flavor and potential medicinal properties. Recently scientific research revealed antioxidants in tea can benefit the body including protecting the heart and liver and helping the body protect itself against cancer.

Cardamom - Stimulates the mind and gives clarity, increases appetite and soothes the mucous membranes. It helps relieve gas, heartburn and nausea, settles upset stomachs and is effective against allergies caused by dairy products.

Cinnamon - Has long been used to fight colds, flu and sore throats. Also used as an antidote for diarrhea, stomach upsets and to help ease menstrual cramps. Just smelling the wonderful odor of this sweet spice can boost brain activity!

Cloves - Believed to invigorate and restore, helps generate heat in the body, useful during the cold/flu season. Cloves soothe tooth ache, serve as a breath freshener, relieve nausea and can also be taken for gastric upsets.

Star Anise - In traditional Chinese medicine, star anise is prescribed as a digestive aid. More recently, Shikimic Acid, extracted from star anise, is one of the chief ingredients in the antiviral Tamiflu drug used to fight avian influenza.

Nutmeg - Helps moisten the airways and reduce the drying of the mucous membranes in the throat that is often associated with smoking. Also helps relieve head aches, lack of sleep, urinary problems, nausea and improved digestion.

Vanilla - Loved for its exotic flavor and aroma. Also helps to improve the appetite and assists in digestion.