Properties of Chai Tea

Drinking chai tea can bring many benefits to the body, thanks to the properties from which it is made. The tea contains less caffeine than coffee, and its ingredients have histories of helping the body from head to toe. The ingredients also have the benefit of bringing a flavorful mix of exotic tastes to chai tea.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is believed to help with the circulation of blood through the body, and it's also thought to improve memory and cognitive thinking. The spice also can prevent the spoilage of food and inhibit the growth of bacteria on food.

Cardamom

Cardamom can be used to prevent indigestion, and it may also benefit asthma sufferers because it improves the circulation of air through the lungs. Cardamom can also be useful in fighting bad breath. Cardamom's health benefits come from its oils, including camphor, terpinine and limonene.

Cloves

Cloves have pain-relieving benefits and were used by some early American doctors in mixtures to alleviate the pain of toothaches. Cloves also can be used as an aid against digestive issues because of the ability to fight the bacteria that causes such things as nausea and intestinal worms.

Black Pepper

The Chinese are believed to have used black pepper to help cure various stomach ailments, such as food poisoning and stomach chills. Black pepper also has been used to help clear nasal passages and aid sinusitis sufferers.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg can improve a person's appetite when used in small amounts and help with digestion. It also contributes to the flavor of chai tea.

Chinese Star Anise

Chinese star anise is a fruit, and it's appearance is consistent with its name, a star. This fruit is generally harvested before it has had the chance to get ripe and when ingested, can be used to help with rheumatism. This fruit has also been used as flavoring in teas used for medicinal purposes.

Fennel

Fennel is a plant that may help relieve eyestrain and laryngitis. The seeds of the fennel plant are also believed to aid in alleviating liver obstructions.