St. Julien Tea started its life being sold at Melbourne markets. And whilst we love seeing all our customer’s smiling faces in the morning, we have to wake up so early to prepare everything beforehand.
 
The only way to have a pep in your step at 6am is to drink something with a real kick- something that awakens your whole body! With added chilli, cloves and star anise, Wide Awake chai is guaranteed to light your fire and have you ready to take on anything.
 
Ingredients:
Puerh tea, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon verbena, ginger, black peppercorn, chilli flakes, star anise, cloves (all organic)
 
Health benefits:
Cinnamon: Known as a digestive aid, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, warming and grounding, antiviral and anti-fungal. Cinnamon is an effective herb for strengthening and harmonising the flow of circulation. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for tooth ache, muscle tension, colds and flus, and is also considered to strengthen the heart, warm the kidneys and promote healthy digestion. A universal medicine that adds flavour, sweetness, aroma and warmth to food.
 
Cardamom pods: They are used for both culinary and therapeutic purposes. They're native to southern India and have been used for thousands of years to assist digestion. Benefits include; appetizer, carminative, stimulant, stomachic.
 
Lemon Verbena: Lemon verbena is native to South America, known for its medicinal effects and qualities as a food additive. Health benefits include: weight loss, strengthens muscles, reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, aids in digestion, relieves anxiety and treats congestion. Lemon verbena has a lighter, less aggressive flavour that other lemon-based plants, best described as lemon perfume. Also used topically on the skin to soften and relieve puffiness.
 
Cloves: Medicinally, cloves can aid in the relief of a wide variety of ailments, both internal and external. These include quieting an upset stomach and general digestion enhancement, reducing the severity of coughs, clearing sinuses and providing effective relief from tooth pain due to analgesic properties.
 
How to infuse:
For one mug of tea, place two heaped teaspoons of leaves in a small pan on the stove.
Add 2/3 cup of water and 1 cup of your favourite milk (we recommend soy milk).
Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Strain chai into mug and add honey or sugar (optional).
Top with powdered cinnamon and enjoy!
 
Alternatively, for a weaker chai, boil water to 100 degrees in a kettle.
Put two heaped teaspoons of leaves into a small tea pot.
Pour water over and wait for 5 minutes. Strain into mug.
Add milk of your choice and honey or sugar (optional).
Enjoy!
 
How to store:
Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container, away from outside aromas
 
Packaging options:
A plastic jar with a cork lid (approx 30 cups)
 
A 130g pouch (approx 40 cups)