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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.

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.

· Alleviate abdominal pain during diarrhoea

· Alleviate painful symptoms of menstruation

· Heals cold and cough

· Promotes weight loss

· Manages blood sugar level

· Lowers cholesterol

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.

At the moment we have two blends

1. Harmony - contains only guava leaf.

2. Joyful - contains guava leaf, moringa and mango

We have tested and found that the tea can be stored for up to 2 years.

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.

Online at the moment and soon via specific outlets that align and will facilitate a curated experience of the teas.

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.

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.