The Whistling Kettle

United States

In Ayurvedic tradition, this herbal blend is used to help combat stress, improve digestion. Unlike coffee, which gives an immediate rush of hyperactivity and the notorious peaks and valleys associated with over-stimulation, this Ayurvedic blend strives to build stamina and provide natural sustained energy.

Pitta represents the Fire principle in the body. Everything that enters the body must be "digested" and assimilated, from sensory perception to food for nourishment. In addition to the gastric fire, pitta also includes the enzymes and amino acids that play a major role in metabolism, and even the neurotransmitters and neuropeptides involved in thinking. Some of the responsibilities of pitta are to regulate the body heat through the chemical transformation of food and to give a person appetite, vitality, and the capacity to learn and understand.

Shanti is defined as 'peace within'. Inner peace is used to balance the spirt and for physical health. The key ingredient in this blend is 'Tulsi' also known as Holy Basil. It is a sacred plant from India and widely used in Ayurvedia. It is cooling, smooth with some natural sweetness. It promotes long life and contains many benefits including phytochemicals which are known anti-oxident, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and help the immune system. Tulsi is an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress. Shanti is a blend of Tulsi leaves and popular Indian spices sure designed to bring innner peace.