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What is Chai? Chai is tea with a personality upgrade. Instead of plain leaves in hot water, its black tea dressed up with milk, sweetener, and a spice squad—ginger for zing, cardamom for sweetness, cinnamon for warmth, and cloves for depth. Any many other add-ins to make each blend take on its own personality. Basically, it’s tea that decided to throw a block party in your mug. People love it because it is ~ Creamy and cozy, but with enough spice to wake up your senses ~ In many countries chai isn’t just a drink—it’s how people connect, gossip, and pause life for a moment ~ Many places have turned Chai into the “chai latte,” but at its core, it’s still the same spiced hug in a cup!! What is Chai…In America – this specialized blend has become known as a “taste” of tea with predominantly cinnamon or cardamom notes and pairs well with dairy. Cardamom is the most common ingredient, followed by some mixture of cinnamon, ginger, star anise and cloves. Pepper, coriander, nutmeg and fennel are also used, but they are slightly less common.
Yerba Mate is not a part of the standard Camellia Sinensis plant but from a holly plant called the Ilex Paraguariensis plant that is indigenous to South America. Yerba Mate comes in two versions – Green (non-roasted) Yerba Mate or Dark (Roasted) Yerba Mate, both coming from the same plant but different types of processing. Our Roasted Yerba Mate is a medicinal herb that share many common health attributes to the tea plant. Plus, it has a dark and rich flavor that is similar to coffee. For many coffee lovers this is a great tea to transition to without all the stomach and caffeine concerns.
Yerba mate is a South American drink brewed from dried leaves and twigs of the holly genus plant, with the botanical name Ilex paraguariensis. Yerba mate grows as a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 meters high. This evergreen tree is a species of holly that produces small greenish white four petal flowers and a red berry. When the yerba mate leaves and twigs are brewed, the tea is similar to green tea. It is said to be best brewed in hot, not boiling, water.Yerba mate has become known as the national drink of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. The rich tea is said to be a stimulating herbal beverage. Some use it to replace coffee with its ability to wake up the mind without the adverse effects of coffee. Known in some areas of South America as “The Drink of the Gods”, yerba mate is thought to possess a host of health benefits. Most of which help prolong life. The history of Yerba Mate can be traced back to the semi-nomadic Guarani people of southern Brazil, northern Argentina and Paraguay. These forest nomads are said to be the earliest known people to harvest and drink the stimulating yerba mate beverage. Legend has it that the Guarani believe the yerba mate tree to be a gift given to a group of weary travelers by a benevolent god as a reward for their righteousness. This legend eventually carried on giving yerba mate tea its “Drink of the Gods” nickname. The Guarani were said to use yerba mate as a daily tonic for health. They gather around a fire to socialize and pass around the gourd of yerba mate. This ancient custom of drinking yerba mate from a gourd became a tradition. Even today it continues to be a daily habit of the people now living in this area. Yerba mate also became a central part of their system of medicine and healing. The tea became an important part of spiritual rituals. It also served as currency for them when trading with the Incas and Charruas. In the sixteenth century, Spanish conquistadores arrived in Argentina. When they arrived, they discovered the native people drinking their gourd of yerba mate tea. The Spaniards enjoyed this stimulating drink. They persuaded the people to teach them how to brew their own yerba mate tea. As demand for yerba mate started to rise, the Jesuits decided to begin harvesting and cultivating it on yerba mate plantations. By the 1600’s they had discovered a way to germinate yerba seeds. As a result, their plantations flourished and expanded the consumption of yerba mate into Ecuador. But in 1767, the Jesuits were expelled. And with it, all of their knowledge on the cultivation of yerba mate was expelled along with them. Forest harvesting continued until the early 20th century. As a result, the secret to yerba mate seed germination was discovered once again and plantation cultivation was once again a reality. Today, plantation cultivation of yerba mate continues in parts of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The custom of cultivation has remained pretty much unchanged, and the custom of drinking yerba mate tea has gone global. In many areas of South America, yerba mate tea is still a social ritual and people continue to drink it for its taste and the way it makes them feel. What Is Yerba Mate? And the History of Yerba Mate Amigofoods
This wonderful combination of Caramel Yerba Mate with a bit of fun additions to make this a very naturally sweet Chai! We added classic tastes of Chai including Cardamom, Cloves and Ginger but wanted to enhance the taste with a naturally sweet caramel yerba mate! Do not be afraid of a 10-minute steep! Add a bit of Honey or a dash of milk to make a great chai with all the flavors you would expect.
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Features Mate Spice:
- Leaves can be infused twice or more (Double the tea for same price!)
- Green Mate: Smooth and Light ~ Light Green Colour and Soft feel in your mouth
- Roasted Mate: Dark and Roasted ~ Almost Coffee Colour and Rich Earthy Taste
- Helps to Focus and Increase Mental Sharpness
- Sample Size ~ 1 oz will make 8-10 ~ 16 oz teas
- Sealed Bag ~ 4 oz will make 32-40 ~ 16 oz teas
- Iced Tea ~ Always Double the amount of Tea for the same size of cup!
- Per Serving ~ 1 tsp per 6 oz of H2O
- Caffeine: High
Ingredients: Steep Me Proprietary Organic and Wildcrafted Blend of Roasted Yerba Mate is part of a holly plant called the Ilex Paraguariensis plant that is indigenous to South America with a roasted flair with Cinnamon Chips, Super Cream Mini Caramel Chips, Fennel Seed, Ginger Root, Anise Seed, Rubbed Cloves, Rainbow Peppercorns & Marigold Petals with the Highest Quality Caramel Essential Oil
CONTAINS: MILK
Alternatively, try our Indian Spice Chai OR Yogi Chai OR Spicy Spicy Chai OR Samurai Chai OR Friends in Chai Places OR Masala Chai OR Pepper Lovers Chai OR Nilla Chai OR Thai Tea OR Izadora Shuffle OR Dougie Dance OR Chai 2 Mocha U OR Chai Hazn‘ OR Chaga Chai OR About the Chai OR Marcell Black Tea OR Cheshire Black Tea OR Runner’s High OR “Mull It” Over OR Traditional Chai
What is Chai!! What Is Chai and How to Make It | Food & Wine (foodandwine.com)
“Processed in a facility that also processes food containing milk, egg, fish, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, and sesame. May contain traces of milk, egg, fish, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, and sesame.”
Additional information
| Weight | 4 oz |
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| Size | 1 oz sample bag, 1/2 # Bulk Bag, 4oz Sealed Bag |
Benefits
When talking about the many types of tea, Green tea is the most common and the most recognized tea beverage and it is the easiest to find. The primary countries that export Green Tea are Japan – lighter green teas and China – darker more robust green teas where for both countries Green Tea is a celebrated beverage! We carry a full line of teas from both countries. We have lots of selection and the customer can choose the strength level they prefer in their tea. Much of the differences in the strength of Green Tea does come from processing of the lea leaves. The teas from Japan are usually milder in flavor and produce a faint tan cup of tea and are machine processed. If you are new to the tea world – Japanese green teas are lighter on the palate and are a great place to start. The teas from China tend to be stronger and more astringent that those from Japan and are hand processed. We pair many of our stronger flavors with the Chinese green teas. The Peach and Mint combos we have are done with a strong Gunpowder Green tea allowing the flavors to balance when making a cup of tea. We don’t want the flavor of the tea to supersede the wonderful taste of the high quality green tea it is paired with. Many of the tea leaves will go through a steaming or pan firing process. This process will stop oxidation and keep them in the Green Tea Family. Then the leaves are dried in large rollers or fan belts bringing you the final distinctive product depending the tea you choose. The tea leaves will have a beautiful green color and will have some texture and suppleness to the leaves. We carry Sencha, Dragonwell, Gunpowder and Kukicha as a few options. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. The products offered by Steep Me a Cup of Tea or SteepMe.com are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, consult with your physician for diagnosis or treatment. Use herbs as per instructions and always watch for any allergic reactions. You should always carefully read all product packaging and labels. Always consult your physician or health care provider before using any herbal products, especially if you have a medical problem. Steep Me a Cup of Tea or SteepMe.com and/or its proprietors assume no liability for any injury, illness or adverse effects caused by the misuse and/or use of the information or products presented.
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