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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

  • What is herbal tea?
    A drink made with herbs, leaves, roots, bark, fruit and/or combinations thereof. It is different from regular tea. It is not a true Camelia Sinensis (tree plant) that produces black, green or white tea. There is a growing trend to differentiate between the two. Herbal teas are referred to as “tisane" "botanical," or "infusion." Herbal teas have a long recorded history, dating back to ancient China and Egypt, where tisanes were drunk for enjoyment and medicinal purposes. In this region we hear anecdotes about the use of herbal teas.
  • What are the benefits?
    Guava tea is rich in vitamins C and anti-oxidants. Historically there are many reasons why people drink guava leaf tea. It is associated mainly with promoting gut health, regulating blood sugar and weight loss.
  • Some of the associated benefits of guava leaf tea.
    · Alleviate abdominal pain during diarrhoea · Alleviate painful symptoms of menstruation · Heals cold and cough · Promotes weight loss · Manages blood sugar level · Lowers cholesterol
  • How long does it take to brew the tea?
    Brewing times and proportions for tisanes (herbal teas) vary widely. It depends on the quantity and how strong and potent you want it to be. You can allow for two minutes or as long as 15 minutes. In terms of quantity, you may require as little as a pinch of plant material per cup of water or as much as several tablespoons per cup. The packaging has details of what we recommend for each blend.
  • How many blends do we sell?
    At the moment we have two blends 1. Harmony - contains only guava leaf. 2. Joyful - contains guava leaf, moringa and mango
  • How long can I store the tea?
    We have tested and found that the tea can be stored for up to 2 years.
  • What do avoid when preparing this tea?
    Do not use an aluminium pot to prepare herbal tea. Aluminium is a reactive metal, so it can react with the ingredients and, depending on the plant type, it may produce a very toxic beverage.
  • Where can I buy your herbal teas?
    Online at the moment and soon via specific outlets that align and will facilitate a curated experience of the teas.
  • Can you drink your herbal teas as iced tea?
    Yes! We encourage creativity. Our experience is that herbal teas offer a cool refreshing flavoured drink as well as a calm, relaxing warm option as a hot tea.
  • Are you certified organic?
    Not yet! We value organic farming and food production practices. We are investigating the process of confirming the certification as well as obtaining organic certification.
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