Women’s Wellness Organic Green Tea

Shatavari, when translated from Sanskrit means the “curer of a hundred diseases”. Botanically called Asparagus Racemosus worldwide, this potent healing herb is native to India and is used extensively in traditional Indian medicine to balance hormonal changes in women and as a supplement for their general health.

When combined with Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng, sourced from the Himalayas and blended with an organic primary-grade green tea from the highest elevations of the Nilgiris, this results in a powerful, potent tea targeted at Women’s Wellness. Small traces of Gokshura have been incorporated to make this more potent. An all-day brew can be consumed on a daily basis. Like any natural product, it’s best to regulate usage to two-three cups a day.

Attention: THOSE ALLERGIC TO ASPARAGUS SHOULD AVOID THIS TEA AS IT CONTAINS SHATAVARI (ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS) SHATAVARI IS KNOWN TO INCREASE PHYTOESTROGENS, CONSUME IT WITH CAUTION. THE HERBS ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE NO ADVERSE REACTION. HOWEVER, THOSE WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS SHOULD CHECK WITH THEIR DOCTOR.

HOW TO BREW

1. Bring unfiltered water to a gentle boil to approximately 90 deg. Celsius (208 deg. Fah.).
2. Place 1 tsp tea (2.5 gms. approx.) per cup in a pre-heated teapot, and pour the water from above. In case of several cups, add a tsp. extra for the pot.
3. Steep for 3-5 mins. as per taste. Tastes best on its own without additives. Add honey if desired.

ENHANCE THE FLAVOUR

Green teas taste best when brewed on their own with natural flavours which take away the grassy, vegetal flavour of natural green tea. Care should be taken to not over brew the tea, instead shorter times could be used to extract a fuller second brew.

Shatavari, as per ancient ayurveda, is very potent herb to maintain the health of the female reproductive system and is known to have powerful qualities which are rejuvenative, aphrodisiac,laxative, antispasmodic, diuretic, antitumor, anti-depressant, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant in nature.

Ashwagandha, botanically called Withania Somnifera, is one of the most important herbs in traditional Indian medicine and has been used for centuries to relieve stress by reducing cortisol, increase energy levels and improve concentration. Ashwagandha is known to help women experience significant relief from chronic stress symptoms like extreme fatigue and insomnia . Ayurvedic texts also recommend using Ashwagandha for alleviating tension, exhaustion, and body ache.

The many health benefits of green tea are common knowledge and publicly available. While a lot of research has been undertaken for its effect in neutralizing cancer causing free radicals, its obvious that its properties in promoting cardiovascular health are high. In general, green teas are higher in catechins, a powerful natural antioxidant , which is known to slow down ailments like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.