Tea & its benefits

The first instance of tea drinking in India dates back to the Ramayana, nearly 2000 years ago. After that there is not much mention of tea until the arrival of the British East India company when large tracts of land were devoted to the production of this beverage.

The practice of Ayurveda has resulted in a long-standing tradition of herbal teas. Traditional Indian kitchens have long utilised the medicinal benefits offered by various plants and spices such as holy basil (Tulsi), cardamom (Elaichi), pepper (Kali Mirch), liquorice (Mulethi), mint(Pudina), etc., and traditionally, teas made with these plant leaves or spices have been in use for centuries for maladies ranging from the serious to the trifling. Tea is also mixed with these traditional herbs. The taste of chai (sweet and milky) helps disguise the stronger and more bitter flavours of some of the medicinal additives, while other, more pleasant flavours such as cardamom and ginger add a pleasing flavour and aroma to the tea along with health benefits.

Health benefits:

• Prevents body inflammation. Helps beat fatigue.
• Since it contains a lot of butter this tea has a high amount of calories, which is suitable for high altitudes. It also helps prevent chapped lips.
• Increases mental alertness. Can also help in preventing certain cancers, such as ovarian and lung cancer.
• Helps prevent obesity. Has the additional benefit of preventing gastric ulcers.
• Helps prevent obesity. Has the additional benefit of preventing gastric ulcers.

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