Immunity is a spicy rosewater chai with turmeric & black pepper. Like all LongeviTeas, it contains powerful anti-inflammatories and antioxidants (cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, black tea) plus black pepper, the piperine in which has been found to magnify the effects of turmeric up to 2000%. What makes this blend unique is that it also contains SEVEN spices shown to have antimicrobial and antibacterial action (cloves, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, cardamom and black pepper) plus one with anti-viral activity (star anise). In fact, 3-7% of star anise is shikimic acid, the pharmaceutical base used to create the drug Tamiflu.

All of these spices are currently being used by the food industry because they have been shown to naturally prevent the growth of microbes, bacteria, and fungi. Cloves have been found to kill mouth bacteria and prevent cavities. Several have been found to promote digestive health by preventing the growth of colon bacteria, and inhibiting the growth of helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that causes ulcers.

While there’s no cure for the common cold, given that upper respiratory tract infections frequently begin by colonizing the mouth and throat, there is evidence that this combination of spices may stop rhinovirus from being able to multiply there.

50g resealable bag.

INGREDIENTS: Assam tea, rose petals, star anise. fennel seeds, cloves, cardamom, sinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, black pepper.

USE: 1 tsp per 6oz cup water, or to taste.

MAKES: ~20 cups of tea