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New to the tea aisle in Coles and Woolworths, Arkadia has launched a three new chai blends with benefits to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost immunity. 

The range includes Calming Chai with adaptogens Ashwagandha and L-Theanine. With a mild chai spice flavour and a blend of decaf tea and chamomile, this chai is perfect for before bed.

Akadia said Ashwagandha was known for combatting stress and anxiety, improving mood and memory, and reducing inflammation and reduce blood sugar levels.

The amino acid L-Theanine, extracted from tea, can reduce anxiety, stress, and promote relaxation aiding a good night’s sleep.

The range also includes an immunity boosting chai with ayurvedic spices ginger and turmeric with vitamins and minerals, and Collagen Chai, with 5g of collagen per serve for healthy joints, hair, skin and nails.

While adaptogens have seen a recent market boom, these foods are nothing new. Used in traditional Indian medicines, ayurvedic foods have been used to maintain balance and wellbeing for thousands of years.

Arkadia Plus+ Chai is available in selected Coles stores and will launch in Woolworths in early June 2022.

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