Shanti Chai & Co's All Things Tea Blog
Herb Adaptogens: Nature's Incredible Stress Reducers
What are Adaptogens? Herbs have been used for thousands of years, and in every culture, to treat humans for ailments of all kinds: physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual. Today we are discussing the category of herbs and plants that target and treat stress and the symptoms of stress in the body – adaptogens or adaptogen herbs. Where Do Adaptogens Come From? Plants, like humans and other animals, are used to dealing with stress in their environment, whether from changes in the weather or drought or pests. In response to environmental and other stressors, plants naturally release hormones which help...
"New Momma" Blend Adaptogen Herbs Candied Ginger Chai Golden Turmeric Chai Health Benefits of Chai Herbal Blend Holy Basil Nettle & Rose Blend Original Chai Blend Shanti's Picks Tulsi
Green Tea Benefits
Drinking green tea is not only good for you but it is a joyful experience. The act of measuring out the tea, pouring it in to your favourite cup and taking the time to enjoy it can lead to a sense of calm and ease while the delightful grounding fragrance works to alleviate stress.
Vanilla & Rose Petal Chocolates - Recipe
The first time I made homemade coconut oil based chocolates, I was amazed at how incredibly quick and easy it was and how delicious and smooth they were! With several ingredients and within 15-20 minutes, you have perfect mouthwatering chocolates... This recipe is flexible, and you can easily adjust amounts and ingredients to suit your particular taste or diet needs.
Teas for Anxiety
Shanti's Favourite Teas To Help Reduce Anxiety (or better yet, let's call them Best Teas for Ease!) Several years ago, I suffered an extreme bout of prolonged anxiety. Panic attacks, insomnia, night sweats, heart palpitations, feeling faint, ringing ears, even issues with my vision and having a hard time catching my breath. Mind racing, heart racing, thoughts racing. The worst of this era of my life lasted about a year or so, but there were more years building before that where these incredibly uncomfortable symptoms of anxiety crept in to my life. During that time, I tried so many things,...
"Mom's Garden" Blend "New Momma" Blend Chamomile Chamomile Tea Herbal Blend Herbal Tea Holy Basil Lavender Nettle & Rose Blend Peppermint Rose Petals Shanti's Picks Teas for Anxiety Teas for Ease Tulsi
Real Chai Latte: Recipe, Tips and Tricks!
Chai Lattes... ahhh. Spiced and sweet. Frothy and foamy and delicious. A perfect pairing of Assam tea, earthy and aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves... all topped with steamed milk (or milk alternative). When you order a chai latte at a coffee shop, your beverage usually consists of a sweetened chai concentrate (we will talk more about this on a later blog!) combined with milk. Both are then steamed, which simultaneously heats up and foams the beverage. While this often tastes delicious, in our (humble) opinion, this isn't a real chai latte. For us, a proper chai latte involves brewing...