Our Ingredients
Drinking tea is a wonderful way to come back to yourself. Selected for both their flavour and properties, our organic herbs, teas and spices are carefully hand-blended to ensure each ingredient has a purpose in the cup, bringing energy and balance to your day.
Always organic. No added flavourings.
The herbs of Kapow
Kawakawa- refreshing and sustaining
- wonderful for indigestion and stomach pain
- a blood purifier and overall tonic
- antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal
- bold peppery flavour
- many of the health benefits are found in the oils of lemongrass, so breathe the aroma deeply
- relieves digestive disorders such as nausea, cramps and bloating
- thought to dispel melancholy and lifts the spirits
- a rich tangy lemony flavour
- warms the mouth with a mild sweet note
- highly fragrant
- strongly heating
- promotes circulation
- an intense spicy flavour (although we don't add too much in Kapow)
The herbs of Minty Ohm
Manuka- antibacterial and anti-fungal
- calming and anxiety-reducing
- anti-inflammatory
- a calming Nervine herb
- anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties
- calms the digestive system
- contains high quantities of essential oils
- a digestive support – reduces spasms and calms the body
- antiseptic and anti-microbial
- encourages liver function and digestive enzyme secretion
- soothing, aromatic and refreshing
- can assist with nausea and travel sickness
- used as a stimulant since ancient Roman times – said to be mentally stimulating and physically relaxing
- promotes circulation
- protects the liver and promotes liver function
- an antiseptic and antioxidant
- calms the digestive system
- pine and lemon fragrance and flavour
The herbs of Runaway Rose
Rose- soothing to the nerves
- antidepressant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
- regarded as a mild sedative
- sensual, intense floral scent
- both the pod and extract contain B-vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and manganese
- historically used as an aphrodisiac
- a comforting, sweet and creamy fragrance
- packed with flavonols - the most abundant are quercitin, isoquercitrin and anthocyanins, which have antiviral properties
- thought to strengthen the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract, increasing resistance to allergens and help reduce symptoms of hay fever
- a floral, grape-like fragrance
- calming and relaxing
- recommended for restlessness and nervous stomach irritations
- herbaceous and slightly woody scent lowers the heart rate
The herbs of Lightning Green
Sencha Green Tea- contains strong polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins. These function as powerful antioxidants which protect our cells from damage by free radicals
- as green tea is preserved through steaming, the catechises are preventing from oxidizing
- contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to act as a light stimulant
- contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function
Ginkgo biloba
- one of the longest living tree species in the world
- ginkgo is known to improve blood circulation to the brain
The herbs of Exhale Detox
Dandelion root
- increases the liver’s production of bile, allowing it to more efficiently eliminate toxins
Milk thistle
- protects the liver cells against toxic damage
- works to heal and restore the integrity of the liver tissue
Nettle leaf
- supportive and cleansing
- aids elimination (excretions) to reduce the metabolic waste within the body
Peppermint
- eases flatulence
- encourages the release of bile from the gallbladder and promotes the flow into the intestines
Cinnamon
- assists with circulation
- aromatic
Liquorice
- anti-inflamatory
- supports the health of the membranes of the gastric lining
- contains glycyrrhizic acid which stops the body from breaking down cortisol, the “stress hormone”, made by the adrenal glands and enhances the body’s resistance to stress