Koporye Tea
Koporye Tea, also called Ivan Chai, is a fermented tea that has it’s origins in ancient Russia, and is made from the leaves of the common perennial plant, Rosebay willowherb, also known as Fireweed. At one point in time, this delicious tea was extreemly popular in the UK and other parts of the world, so much so, that it was Russia’s second biggest eaport, after wheat Some say its popularity dwindled due to a campaign by the East India Company, and others say that production and export of the tea was disruupted after theCrimean War and the Revolution.
In Russian it is known as Koporskij Chai or Ivan Chai but Ivan Chai is also the Russian name for Rosebay willowherb, as found commonly growing in the UK.
Ivan Chai is caffeine free and said to promote relaxation, help with insomnia and digestive issues, improve mood and concentration and support the immune system.
Studies have confirmed many benefits of Chamerion angustifolium, which contains 90% more Vitamin A and 4% more Vitamin C than oranges. Compounds of the plant are found to be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fungal, and active against many bacterial infections including E. coli. Many studies focus on the tannin oenothein B, shown to have immune modulating properties, as well as antiviral and anti-tumour activity.
Other benefits: Ivan Chai may also help relieve fever symptoms, burn fat, restore metaboloism, cleanse toxins and heavy metals, imporve concentration, and improve energy levels.
This wonderful plant also provides food for Elephant Hawk Moth caterillars.
Price includes UK P&P for international postage costs please email karenfrancescaartist@gmail.com
Koporye Tea, also called Ivan Chai, is a fermented tea that has it’s origins in ancient Russia, and is made from the leaves of the common perennial plant, Rosebay willowherb, also known as Fireweed. At one point in time, this delicious tea was extreemly popular in the UK and other parts of the world, so much so, that it was Russia’s second biggest eaport, after wheat Some say its popularity dwindled due to a campaign by the East India Company, and others say that production and export of the tea was disruupted after theCrimean War and the Revolution.
In Russian it is known as Koporskij Chai or Ivan Chai but Ivan Chai is also the Russian name for Rosebay willowherb, as found commonly growing in the UK.
Ivan Chai is caffeine free and said to promote relaxation, help with insomnia and digestive issues, improve mood and concentration and support the immune system.
Studies have confirmed many benefits of Chamerion angustifolium, which contains 90% more Vitamin A and 4% more Vitamin C than oranges. Compounds of the plant are found to be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fungal, and active against many bacterial infections including E. coli. Many studies focus on the tannin oenothein B, shown to have immune modulating properties, as well as antiviral and anti-tumour activity.
Other benefits: Ivan Chai may also help relieve fever symptoms, burn fat, restore metaboloism, cleanse toxins and heavy metals, imporve concentration, and improve energy levels.
This wonderful plant also provides food for Elephant Hawk Moth caterillars.
Price includes UK P&P for international postage costs please email karenfrancescaartist@gmail.com