Turmeric Mushroom Chai is an anti-inflammatory blend that features with 5 medicinal mushrooms (chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane, reishi and turkey tail), turmeric, chai spices (ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper), and coconut milk powder.  Altogether, this blend has many benefits  that may protect and improve health.

Turmeric Mushroom Chai has the potential to:

•  Fight inflammation

• Improve brain health

• Reduce pain

• Provide potent anti-oxidants for healthy cells

• Reduce stress

• Boost immunity

Ingredients and benefits:

Turmeric, chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane, reishi and turkey tail mushrooms, chai spices (ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper), coconut milk powder

Each of the ingredients in this blend has their own benefits, and when combined may have more powerful effects.

Turmeric is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory, brain health, pain relieving benefits.  It is the major source of the antioxidant curcumin, which may benefit those who suffer from arthritis, anxiety, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity.  It may also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness, which may help recovery and performance in active people.

Black Pepper (Piperine):

Piperine is the major active component of black pepper and, when combined in a complex with curcumin, has been shown to increase bioavailability.

Adaptogens,

The Adaptogenic mushrooms in this blend (reishi, cordyceps) may help relieve stress, support energy and stamina, regulate metabolism, boost immunity, support healing and regeneration, and promote longevity and healthy aging.  Chaga, Lion’s Mane, and Turkey Tail mushrooms may help with stress management, brain and nerve health, immune health and more!

Chai Spices

Turmeric Mushroom Chai powder contains several spices commonly found in Chai Spice Tea:  Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper.  Consuming spices on a regular basis may boost immunity and brain health, fight inflammation, and may help with blood sugar and blood pressure control,

Coconut milk nutrition benefits include providing healthy fats and electrolytes.

If you are looking  for a caffeine-free , anti-inflammatory boost to your day or want to boost your matcha or coffee with the amazing benefits of adaptogenic medicinal mushrooms and the powerful anti-inflammatory spices, Turmeric Mushroom Chai is a great choice.

So, add a cup of Turmeric Mushroom Chai  to your daily routine and feel the difference!

Instructions:  Mix 8 oz.  boiling water into 1 TBSP Turmeric Mushroom Chai powder.  Add sweetener and your choice of non-dairy milk to make a Latte!

References:

https://www.health.com/turmeric-7552907

https://draxe.com/nutrition/coconut-milk

https://www.medicinenet.com/best_medicinal_mushroom_health_benefits/article.htm

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