{"product_id":"chai-sweet-and-spicy-herbal-tea-includes-2-tea-bags","title":"Chai Sweet and Spicy Herbal Tea (Includes 2 Tea Bags)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIndulge in the warm, spiced embrace of Chai Tea from Big Heart Tea Co., a perfectly balanced, caffeine-free blend crafted for cozy moments. Made with organic rooibos, tulsi, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black peppercorn, allspice, and star anise, this aromatic infusion delivers a smooth, earthy depth with just the right touch of sweetness and spice. They make it completely herbal and caffeine-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAt Parker Mountain Comfort, we believe in natural, intentional comfort, which is why we trust Big Heart Tea Co.—a brand dedicated to organic ingredients, sustainable sourcing, and microplastic-free tea bags. Whether you’re starting your day with mindfulness or winding down in the evening, Chai Tea is your perfect companion for soothing, spiced comfort in every sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhy vanilla-y Rooibos has so many benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe chose red rooibos as a tea base for our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bighearttea.com\/products\/chai\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eChai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to add natural sweetness and color to the cup — but its health benefits are also off the chain, too. We call it a ‘free radical warrior’ because it has super-high levels of antioxidants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis shrub, known in Western taxonomy as \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eAspalathus linearis,\u003c\/i\u003e is endemic to South Africa. Endemic means it's from there, and only grows there. It's not related to the \"tea\" plant \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eCamellia sinensis \u003c\/i\u003eat all, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/BF02858780\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eno caffeine, hardly any tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and just a very different chemical profile (and therefore, flavor profile) overall. But both plants are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19156714\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003efull of antioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and that's where the health benefits come in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRooibos in particular has more antioxidants than almost any other plant around. These compounds reduce inflammation, especially associated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25338943\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003esugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and diabetes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/rooibos-tea-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eRooibos is heart-healthy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e too, potentially by protecting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17080260\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eblood pressure levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20833235\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003elowering \"bad\" cholesterol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSure, we followed our tastebuds to craft this amazing brew — but we definitely followed the wisdom and science of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ayurtimes.com\/masala-chai-tea-health-benefits-side-effects\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eAyurvedic chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBenefits of Tulsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTulsi — a naturally sweet, adaptogenic herb — is a cute flowering bush from the mint family. We like to say it’s the best friend you never knew you had, because it’s a powerful yet gentle adaptogen overflowing with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3178181\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eantioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4238170\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eanti-inflammatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e compounds. Commonly known as holy basil, tulsi is a sacred herb to our friends in India, commonly potted and placed near the entrance of homes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhile tulsi has a long list of medicinal properties, it is most commonly celebrated for being an adaptogen. Adaptogens also balance the negative effects of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net\/31806083\/9781594771583_salesext.pdf?1377843892=\u0026amp;response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DAdaptogens_Herbs_for_Strength_Stamina_an.pdf\u0026amp;Expires=1598995040\u0026amp;Signature=K5faJUwHMD60rC0hKa~obT9Ve7azKwadDBD328rmR22IKI6GXefP2Xi7z6mFICRAh~scRmQsleCgkV-ySFXtVCZGdpvv15qG4mM980kIBOgAoGK20vh2tALLMMph9wWR0WDZBpCwXgfYUE5UD3mjCHFhhFc7QOJWu7msvZuQZdR5i0rCZzcUCQ603mVwDVYFYfGdniCv2X2bM5eWNhmqeTna7A46~KjBZdutikT8EASoHB~tSpz6ZQbYSJsciGbuYvtzVKiYFLFGOT1~1thkEubzKXqyDpeJVW8c9WMLKlBuYxBbzPli3VgKrBlI9P-nCL-nOdt1wA7X7fkfNvKkSg__\u0026amp;Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003emetabolic stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (blood sugar, pressure, and lipid levels) and psychological stress (memory, cognitive function, and antidepressant). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBenefits of Ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGrandma might've given you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6341159\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eginger for nausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and she was spot on. It does more than soothe your tummy, though. If consumed regularly, some of its compounds \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK92775\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eaccumulate in your digestive tract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, keeping a healthier digestive environment stable in your body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBenefits of Cardamom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe love using lots and lots of this green, naturally sweet, menthol-flavored seed pod in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bighearttea.com\/products\/chai\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eChai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — seriously, there's really nothing like it. It's a favorite in savory dishes and desserts for these reasons, and South Asians have always known \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/267307145_Medicinal_properties_of_Elettaria_cardamomum\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eit's good for digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCardamom is super healthy too. It’s so packed with antioxidants and free radical-fighting properties, it's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8862535\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eclinically proven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to guard against chronic inflammation. It can also\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20361714\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003e lower blood pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and can protect against all kinds of illness \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5623966\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003ein pre-diabetic folks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn fact, cardamom is kind of an all-around superhero, fighting cavities and harmful bacteria, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5463368\/#:~:text=The%20effects%20of%20cardamom%20reported,%2C%20anticarcinogenic%20%5B47%5D%2C%20and\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003econtaining effects across the board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: antispasmodic, gastroprotective, antibacterial, anti-food poisoning, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, heart-function improving... Just wow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBenefits of Peppercorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBlack pepper is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/%20\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003ea serious healer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Piperine is the active ingredient that gets the most press, but peppercorn also contains disease-fighting agents that boost your immunity. We use Malabar black peppercorn from India's coast because it's known for being fruity and bold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBenefits of Cinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCinnamon is a good friend, too. It contains the same antioxidant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10641152\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003epolyphenols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e tea leaves have, it's anti-inflammatory, and it's heart-healthy. Folks with diabetes might benefit from cinnamon, too, because it's been shown to lower insulin and cholesterol in animals. Cinnamon even shows promise to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4003790\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eprotect against brain damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, and  “upregulates” (boosts) positive hormones in the brain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBenefits of Allspice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis little Jamaican ball of flavor, carrying hints of nutmeg, peppercorn, juniper, and more (hence its name \"allspice\") has lots of awesomeness compounds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21246442\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eProtecting against disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we've got another wellness spice, here! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21246442\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eAntioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are here to save the day again. It's even got loads of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25945840\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003epolyphenols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, those free radical-busting antioxidants that make tea so special. Plus, it's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19895486\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eantibacterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which means you can bet it helps you fight bad breath and food poisoning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBenefits of Star Anise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOne last spicy antioxidant babe on our list! Just a little goes a long way, but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bighearttea.com\/products\/chai\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eChai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wouldn't be the same without her. Star anise is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31997473\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003ea powerful anti-viral agent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as an antimicrobial, antifungal, anthelmintic, insecticidal, secretolytic, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, gastroprotective agent, and more. There may even be ways that star anise increases the body's ability to use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31111618\/\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #467886;\"\u003eenergy and nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e That remains to be seen, but we've got our ears open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parker Mountain Comfort Wraps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48440490688761,"sku":"44870263242927","price":5.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4559\/3081\/files\/parker-mountain-comfort-wraps-chai-sweet-and-spicy-herbal-tea-includes-2-tea-bags-39963350696111.jpg?v=1779670161","url":"https:\/\/shophasall.store\/products\/chai-sweet-and-spicy-herbal-tea-includes-2-tea-bags","provider":"Hasall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}