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Maple Ginger Chai The combination of maple and ginger complement any David Rio chai, especially, David Rio's Tiger Spice Chai®. Spice things up a bit and share this hot and spicy recipe with a friend! To watch the video of this recipe in Rio's kitchen, click here. Maple Ginger Chai Add 1 1/2-2 Tablespoons of David Rio chai and place in large cup. Use 1 C of hot, steamed milk, but only add 2-3 ounces of hot water (or steamed milk/milk substitute) to make a concentrate to release spice flavor in the chai. Add remaining hot water or milk. Then, add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup and 2 slices of fresh, peeled ginger root, stir, and enjoy! *For a low calorie option, use Orca Spice or Flamingo Vanilla Sugar-Free chai powders. Hot Chai Latte David Rio makes it easy to make a great, hot chai latte - any time of day. The real spices in David Rio's endangered species chai line, including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, are what make the exotic flavors of the David Rio family of chai stand out from the rest. Hot Chai Latte Add 2-3 Tablespoons of David Rio chai to 7 ounces of hot water (or milk/milk substitute). *For a low calorie option, use Orca Spice or Flamingo Vanilla Sugar-Free chai powders. Stir and enjoy. (For coffeehouse preparation, we recommend adding David Rio chai to hot water, mix well, then add steamed milk heated by the steam wand on the espresso machine.) Try out any of these bootylicious recipes by clicking one if the Chai-Direct banners on the right;)

10 Things You Should Know About Chai

1. Chai is the Indian word for "tea". In India "chai" simply means tea. But in the West it refers specifically to spiced Indian-style tea - that is, tea with traditional Indian spices and milk. This is also referred to as Masala Chai, which is more popular in India than coffee. The popularity of chai tea is spreading rapidly to the rest of the world, and has taken on some changes. In America, a sweeter, creamier variation known as a "chai latte" is often served as chai. 2. Tea is good for you! There is also a growing body of evidence showing that the tea in chai has numerous health benefits. Tea polyphenols have been linked in research to increased attention and focus (Theanine), cardiovascular health, protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and even may have the potential to alter cancer genetics. Additionally, the spices in Chai Tea have various health benefits, and have been used for thousands of years. For details, see PRnewswire and Teausa.org. 3. How much caffeine is in chai, and does it affect one differently than coffee? A typical cup of chai tea prepared as directed contains approximately 40mg of caffeine (4 oz of black tea) compared to roughly 120mg in an average cup of coffee. However, the caffeine in tea seems to work differently due to the interaction with a component of tea known as tannin, which has a calming effect on the nervous system. This causes the caffeine to be absorbed much more slowly, avoiding the caffeine "shock" and inducing a calm, relaxed yet focused state characteristic of alpha brain wave patterns. Because chai doesn't have the caffeine "shock" of coffee, you can enjoy a few extra cups. Many people find they can even have it in the evening without disturbing sleep. (If you are highly sensitive to caffeine, however, try Rooibos Chai as it is naturally caffeine free.) For a full listing of the reputed benefits of the various spices in chai, please see Chai Benefits. 4. Many people actually prefer the taste of chai over coffee. Here at www.Chai-Direct.com we agree! Chai is mentally clarifying and energizing yet calming at the same time. So chai gives you a subtle "pick me up" without nervousness, jitters. And unlike standard tea, chai tea has substantially more body and flavor so it is an ideal coffee substitute. Also, unlike standard teas, chai tea tends to be stronger and bolder, enhanced by the spices. So it is a natural coffee substitute. Try chai for a week. We think you will like it! For more about chai vs. coffee, see this Chai as a Coffee Substitue. 5. Chai tea is better for the environment. Water is perhaps our most precious resource, and becoming more so each day. It is estimated that over 1100 cups of water are required to produce a single cup of coffee. On the other hand, only about 1/10th of that amount of water is needed to produce a cup of tea. Read more about chai tea's positive environmental impact. 6. Chai is typically made with black tea, but also available with green tea, Rooibos (or red tea) and yerba mate. Green tea has less caffeine than black tea, and larger amounts of EGCg, a powerful anti-oxidant. It was first assumed that green tea had higher health benefits, but new research is finding that the theaflavins and thearubigens of black tea actually carry similar health benefits. Rooibos is a caffeine-free variety of tea sought for its additional health benefits. It is widely believed that it is the synergistic combination of tea and spices that make chai such a beneficial and healthy drink. Yerba mate is another tea variation sought for it's additional health benefits, but it also carries a stronger, slightly bitter taste. 7. Commercial chai is available as a concentrate, powder mix, or in bulk loose leaf tea form. Which is best? That depends on you. Concentrates are brewed under ideal conditions and pressures, so they often tend to taste a bit stronger, bolder and/or spicier. 8. Dry mixes can be even more convenient, however. Bulk tea and bags must be brewed and sweetener added, so the process takes more time, but many still prefer this. Many of the chai products available from Chai-Direct.com are Fair Trade Certified. This means the products are grown, harvested and purchased according to the rules of the Fair Trade organizations. We want you to help you make an informed decision about all aspects of the products you buy. For more information, please see Fair Trade Chai. 9. Many of the chai products available from Chai-Direct.com are USDA Organic. This means it is grown without chemical pesticides, fertilizers or sludge, and it is not genetically modified. For more information, see USDA Organic Chai. 10.Chai Direct offers the complete line of Yogic Tea medicinals. These are specially-blended chai formulas include specific medicinal herbs which support various body systems. If you are interested in herbal nutrition, this is a great-tasting way to get it! For more delicious chai tea info just click on any of the Chai-Direct banners to your right;)

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Let's Get Bootylicious!: Yogic Chai: Fat Burner Masala Chai Black Tea Loose...

Let's Get Bootylicious!: Yogic Chai: Fat Burner Masala Chai Black Tea Loose...: This authentic Black Spiced Chai tea blend, is made with no added sugars, no added milk but with Fair Trade Organic loose tea and Organic Sp...

Yogic Chai: Fat Burner Masala Chai Black Tea Loose Leaf

This authentic Black Spiced Chai tea blend, is made with no added sugars, no added milk but with Fair Trade Organic loose tea and Organic Spices. Spiced Chai originated in India hundreds of years ago around 1800. The USDA recently stated that drinking black tea may lower bad cholesterol levels and could one day be used to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Benefits: Promotes Fat Burning & Enhances Metabolic Functioning In Chinese Medicine it is understood that an overweight person has two enemies in the body: fats and accumulation of water. One important thing is to get rid of those enemies and the other is to keep them out of the body. Can you think of one element in nature that would eliminate both: fats and water? The answer is FIRE! Yogic Chai Fat Burner Masala Chai has a combination of herbs that strengthens the digestive Fire, therefore enhancing metabolic functioning. It also promotes healthy bowel movement to help reject unnecessary fat absorption from food. Ingredients: Organic Assam Tea, Organic Green Cardamom, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Cloves & Organic Ginger, Organic Rhubarb Root, Organic Astragalus Assam Tea (black Tea): Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the green, oolong and white varieties. All four varieties are made from leaves of Camellia sinensis. Black tea is generally stronger in flavor and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized teas. Cardamom: A household spice that is commonly used to support digestion without increasing Heat. It has expectorant and diaphoretic actions. The mucus forming properties of milk are neutralized when cardamom is added to it. Cinnamon: This warming spice is traditionally used in cold formulas as an expectorant and diaphoretic. Due to its warming property, cinnamon is known to promotes digestion. Cloves: An energizing herb, cloves are an effective stimulant and aromatic for the lungs and stomach. Cloves are used extensively in Ayurvedic herbology. Ginger: In Ayurvedic and Chinese herbology, Ginger is known to have heating, cleansing, toning and stimulating properties. Ginger promotes digestion, relieves abdominal discomfort, dispels chills and it is also useful for relieving respiratory complaints due to phlegm and arthritic conditions due to coldness. Rhubarb Root: Helps reject unnecessary fat absorption from food through bowel movement. Astragalus: Has very strong immuno-stimulating properties. It is one of the premier herbs for Qi tonification inTraditional Chinese Medicine without adding Heat to the body. HOW TO PREPARE CHAI 1) Bring a cup of water to boil and add 1 full teaspoon of Chai. Simmer for at least 2 min. 2) Add 1/4 cup milk or soy milk. Bring mixture to boil without letting it rise. 3) Add 1 tablespoon of your sweetener of preference. Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This product is not eligible for free shipping. Product Code: FAT-BURN-MASALA

Chai Tea Health Benefits

Chai is spiced tea, originally from India, but now increasingly enjoyed around the world. The various types of teas used in chai (black tea, green tea, and less commonly Rooibos, or red tea from South Africa) have been the subject of extensive studies in recent years to understand and quantify the health benefits. Green tea was initially the primary focus of most health studies because it was seen to carry a high amount of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), a compound known to exhibit powerful anti-oxidant qualities. As green tea goes through the oxidation process to become black tea, the amount of this antioxidant is decreased. So it was assumed that green tea would be "healthier". However, recent studies have found that the newly formed compounds of the oxidation process are equally beneficial. So black tea has been redeemed. Although slightly different in composition, both give outstanding benefits. Other beneficial compounds in tea include tannin, which acts to counterbalance and enhance the beneficial effects of caffeine. Tannin causes the caffeine to be absorbed more slowly and thereby avoids the caffeine "shock" and crash commonly associated with coffee. Due to the negative press on caffeine, some may find it odd that it could be seen as a health benefit. But in small amounts, tamed by the synergistic effects of tannin, it seems to have several beneficial metabolic properties. This combination also tends to induce a calm, alert and focused mental state, characteristic of alpha brain waves as demonstrated on EEG machines. In addition, black tea contains many beneficial polyphenols including Theanine, which also tends to increase alertness and clarity. The increased focus has been demonstrated to last three to four hours. As there is no known negative side effects of drinking tea, some doctors studying these effects have come to recommend drinking 4 to 5 cups per day. Worldwide, tea is the most consumed beverage next to water. For more information and research studies on tea, please use the following links: PRnewswire.com - Tea May Improve Attention and Focus About.com – Black or Green Tea: Which is Healthier? Medical News Today – Black Tea and Diabetes Infection Control Today Magazine – Black Tea may help immune system USDA Agricultural Research Service - The Latest Tea Research In addition to the tea in chai, there is also a number of spices which are added to give it its characteristic chai flavor. These include: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Chinese Star Anise, Ginger and Fennel. Although less studied than tea, these compounds have also been used for thousands of years in oriental herbology for various benefits. In the West, we are only now beginning to appreciate the value of some of these traditional uses. It is further thought that it is a synergistic combination of these key spices, along with the tea factors, that further increases the beneficial effects and therefore makes chai unique among tea. For general traditional uses, see Chai Tea Health Benefits For more detailed research, see: USDA Agricultural Research Service – Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar HeartSpring – Cinnamon Combats Diabetes ScienceDirect – Ginger helps anti-inflamatory Associated Content – Ginger inhibits Ovarian Tumors Health News – Black Pepper ArxMan Health – Black Pepper Health Benefits Herb Reference – Star Anise HealthZone – Clove Compleat Mother Magazine – Fennel