More people are choosing herbal tea than ever before. Even in England, where nothing is more quintessentially British than a steaming cup of black tea, more Britons are reaching for herbal tea over the traditional English breakfast brew.
For Kashmiris, though, this shift is not surprising. It feels familiar. Since the days when Kashmiri Kahwa tea first made the long journey down the Silk Road from Persia into India, green tea has been a part of daily life. It has comforted us during the harsh winters, graced our tables during celebrations, and found its place in our everyday rituals. At Kehwah, we carry that timeless tradition forward, bringing the warmth and richness of Kahwa tea into modern homes.
Brewing Wellness in Herbal Teas
The growing interest in herbal teas today resonates with the global shift toward wellness, mindfulness, and a more natural way of living. Herbal teas fit perfectly into busy modern lifestyles, sometimes offering the much-needed instant calm in a cup. Yet this isn’t just a fad. Traditions like Kashmiri Kahwa tea have roots in centuries-old cultures. Such tea-making rituals existed not just in Kashmir, but in ancient civilizations across the world, from China to ancient Greek and Rome. Let’s look at why old worlds and new ones have looked to herbal teas for wellness:
It’s a stress buster. Just as the modern world uses medication to help us through our darkest times, the ancients also turned to their own remedies. However, they relied on natural ingredients, such as herbal tea. Take Kahwa tea for instance, where saffron is known to be a natural mood enhancer that both soothes the mind and lifts spirits.
It helps food digest better. Herbal tea is known to be gentle on the stomach, often with spices that aid metabolism. This is believed to help food digest better. That’s why green tea, like in Kahwa tea, is believed to cleanse the digestive system and reduce inflammation.
It’s an immunity booster. Herbal tea is also a rich source of natural antioxidants. This gives the body better immunity. In Kahwa tea, ingredients like saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon add antioxidant properties, and make it a perfect home remedy for the common cold, among many other things, during the cold winter.
It is a flavourful, healthy hydrant. These teas offer real alternatives to sugary drinks or coffee. They hydrate your body without the harmful effects of sugary drinks. Some, like Kashmiri Kahwa tea, can be drunk without sugar, though honey is often used instead as a natural sweetener.
Why Herbal Teas Win Over Other Beverages
That’s also why herbal teas, like Kashmiri Kahwa tea, win over other beverages. Its sugar content is far lower than in sugary drinks, which are a top source of calories. But it also has less caffeine content than coffee or even black tea.
Equally important is its association with Kashmiri tradition, which brings a deeper wholesomeness to it. Even when it is made in an instant, like with a Kahwah premix, it comes with the wisdom of an ancient tradition handed down over generations, brewed in a samovar.
Wellness at Kehwah
At Kehwah, we’ve found that customers often choose our Kashmiri Kahwa tea not just for its rich flavour, but also for wellness. Each of our blends offers more than a distinctive taste. It offers an experience of wellness. This comes through most clearly in our three signature teas:
Kesar Kehwah, or saffron tea, as its name suggests, is a herbal tea infused with saffron. But for our customers, it’s more than just a luxurious drink. They are drawn to its uplifting nature and wellness-rich benefits.
Kashmiri Kahwa tea, with its green tea base, is also blended with nuts and spices. Anyone who drinks it relishes it as a light, refreshing drink. But its wealth of antioxidants gives it an added appeal as a daily wellness booster.
Noon Chai, or pink tea, is made with black tea, milk, salt, and baking soda. This gives the tea both its pink colour and its unique savoury-salty taste. While it is often paired with bread, its lasting appeal lies in its reputation as a nourishing wellness drink.
What’s more, with Kehwah instant premixes, Kahwa tea combines old traditions with a modern reputation and fits seamlessly into modern, fast-paced lifestyles. It’s also what customers increasingly expect from their herbal tea.
That’s also why herbal teas are more than a trend. They’re becoming part of everyday wellness. So, the next time you reach for a pick-me-up, let it be a cup of herbal tea that nourishes both the body and soul.
