Smile Within Chai Tea
Our Smile Within Chai Tea has been developed and produced locally on the Sunshine Coast Queensland. We have sourced the freshest spices to create an aromatic blend for a traditional Indian experience. The chosen ingredients aid digestion and warm your heart. We hope you enjoy it! Ingredients; Black tea, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried ginger and dried orange rind.
Postage starting from $9.00 per box or pickup is available on request.
Cardamom
Closely linked to ginger, cardamom may be engaged in many of the same ways.
Commonly used in Indian cuisine, cardamom has also played its part in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers and digestive problems. It may be used to combat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas and heartburn, as a detoxifier, as a breath freshener, and also as a diuretic.
Fragrant and powerful, cardamom’s spicy, herbal character complements cinnamon, nutmeg and other aromatic spices..
Anise
Anise – also referred to as aniseed – is a flowering plant from the family Apiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia.
Sharing flavour similarities with star anise, fennel and liquorice, anise has been applied in many traditional medicines as an antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive and tonic agent. Anise preparations are an excellent remedy for asthma, bronchitis cough and digestive disorders.
Distinct and sweet, anise offers a fresh, pleasing aftertaste, and pairs well with both sweet and savoury flavours.
Orange Peel
Orange peel is arguably the most beneficial component of the fruit.
Orange peels are rich in flavonoids and other phytochemicals, which contribute to many of their health benefits. In addition, orange peel contains higher amounts of nutrients than its flesh – including higher doses of vitamin C. It’s also full of calcium, copper, magnesium, vitamin A and dietary fibre.
Though bitter on its own, orange peel offers a refreshing citrus flavour when added to chai.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Made from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree, this spice has been used throughout history – dating back as far as ancient Egypt.
Combating body infections, repairing tissue damage, and improving some key risk factors for heart disease including cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure, cinnamon is one of the most delectable and healthy chai spices available.
Its sweet-spicy flavour enhances the taste of many fruits and vegetables, may be used to mellow tartness, and pairs beautifully with chocolate (and black tea of course).
Ginger
The flavoursome flowering plant of ginger originates from China. Belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, this common chai ingredient is closely related to turmeric, cardamom and galangal.
An essential root in eastern medicine, ginger has been shown to improve circulation, aid digestion, and boost the immune system. Its anti-inflammatory properties can be especially helpful for those suffering arthritis, and relieving for those with injury related swelling. It has also been used to reduced nausea, and as a flu-fighter.
Ginger’s flavour is characterised by its unique blend of citrus, soap, and earthy flavour notes. Warming to the taste, it is aromatic and strong.
Cloves
Cloves are flower buds that come from a type of tropical evergreen tree native to Indonesia. They've been used for centuries in different types of cuisines, and they're a notable ingredient in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, too (thanks to their many pain-relieving attributes). The antioxidant-rich spice also packs a punch in the nutrition department and supports the body in many different ways, including easing inflammation, supporting digestion and regulates blood sugar levels. Cloves are essential for oral health.
Cloves have a strong, pungent, sweet--almost hot sensation. They are one of the most penetrating of all spices and their bitter, astringent flavour balances all the spices in a chai tea blend.
Nutmeg
This quieter aromatic spice, which comes from the seed of the nutmeg tree, (family Myristicaceae) has a warm, sweet, and slightly nutty flavour. Nutmeg is believed to have expectorant properties, which can help alleviate respiratory conditions such as coughs, colds, and asthma. Nutmeg is believed to have a calming effect on the body and mind, and is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to promote sleep and alleviate insomnia. Studies have shown that this spice assists brain function, purify the blood and indirectly supports kidney function. There is a minimal amount in this chai blend but an essential balancer for astringent spices like cloves.