Chai is a drink that was born in India, the cradle of Ayurveda, an ancient holistic science also known as the science of life ("Ayur" means life and "veda" means knowledge). This science was formally recognized by the World Health Organization as a traditional medical system. It is a system that integrates body, mind and spirit and is effective in preventing and curing diseases, preserving health and promoting longevity. There are many reasons to drink Chai!
One of its principles tells us that we should feed ourselves daily with foods containing the six tastes that exist: sweet, salty, sour, pungent, spicy, bitter and astringent. Each flavor has its own unique elemental composition and therefore specific healing qualities:
-The sweet taste develops and strengthens all tissues of the body. It harmonizes the mind and promotes a sense of satisfaction.
-The salty taste is soothing, laxative and sedative.
-The sour taste is stimulating, carminative (nutritious and thirst quenching).
-The spicy flavor is stimulating, carminative and improves metabolism and digestion.
-The bitter taste is alterative (blood purifying), cleanses and detoxifies.
-The astringent taste stops some excessive discharges (such as excessive sweating or diarrhea) and promotes healing of the skin and mucous membranes.
The right combination of these 6 flavors provides us with a natural balance that is beneficial to our physical and spiritual well-being. Thus, Chai is the perfect combination of all these flavors and brings together multiple beneficial properties for our health thanks to Ayurvedic spices: black pepper purifies the blood, green cardamom helps digestion and combats bad breath, cloves are good for the nervous system, cinnamon for the bones, and ginger root is a powerful activator of the immune system against colds and inflammation, as well as facilitating digestion.
A cup of Chai will transport you to a world of peace and tranquility and at the same time will bring you multiple benefits for your physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being. Immerse yourself in a fantastic world of flavors and spices!
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