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World's Best Healing Teas. Nine unique, caffeine-free, multi-herb blends with guaranteed healing benefits and maximum flavor.
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Tea drinking has been practiced throughout the world for hundreds of years. From the imperial court of ancient China to the Russian tea room, from the Japanese tea ceremony to British village tea shops, the soothing, healing and invigorating effects of tea have been appreciated and understood by many peoples.
Ancient healing traditions advise us that the path to good health is through a healthy diet and lifestyle, supplemented by herbal medicine. BIJA Healing Teas are based on healing traditions from around the world and provide an enjoyable way for us to follow the wisdom of these venerated cultures. With BIJA Healing Teas, you only have to go as far as your kitchen to experience first-hand the flavors of healing traditions from around the world.
BIJA invites you to embark on a journey of enlightenment and discovery, down a path most ancient and contemporary, where you will experience the delight and pleasure that accompanies each and every cup of BIJA tea. Taking all the care of our ancestors to find the highest quality ingredients that nature has to offer, BIJA presents richly flavored, timetested healing tea blends that restore good health.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of living. Ayurveda is strikingly different from other medical sciences because it recognizes that each person is made up of a unique body type and physiological personality. It considers all the levels of a person, which include spiritual, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, physical, familial, social, environmental and universal. According to Ayurveda, it is the imbalance of one's vital energies that leads to the development of disease. For prevention as well as for treatment, an individualized, multi-dimensional approach is taken to restore balance to one's life.
Chinese Medicine
With a history of some four to five thousand years, Chinese medicine comes to us as an ancient art and science that is valid and especially useful in today's world. Its long lineage not only gives insights into health, disease prevention and cure, but also loans us philosophies on living and dying, circulation of the life force and spiritual growth in harmony with nature. At the core of this philosophy is the concept of balance. An imbalance results in illness, and balance brings harmony; and when we live in harmony, natural healing qualities work efficiently and promote a life filled with happiness and health.
North American First Nations
First Nations healing arts is a magical blend of plant lore, history and living tradition that draws on a lifetime of study with native healers. First Nations healing goes well beyond treating disease. As we enter the 21st century it offers a rich resource for people who want to connect, both collectively and individually, with their spiritual selves. Although native healing arts are centuries old, much has come forward in time virtually unchanged. North American First Nations people often turn to their traditional healers not only to treat symptoms, but to find and remedy the root cause of an illness.
Tibetan Medicine
As people increasingly seek alternatives to modern medicine, interest is growing in the ancient system of Tibetan medicine, which has been practiced for over 2,500 years. Known as 'gSo-ba-Rig-pa or 'the science of healing', it is based on Buddhist philosophical principles, astrology and the close relationship between body and spirit. In the Tibetan medical tradition, the concept of well-being takes into account the full dynamics of mind, body and spirit to achieve an effective and comprehensive healing strategy. This is true not only in the sense that balance is required for health, but also in the somewhat deeper sense that such balance is the essence of health; balance among the physical, psychological and spiritual elements of human existence is health.
 Nine unique, caffeine-free, multi-herb blends with guaranteed healing benefits and maximum flavor.
Organic ingredients have been used wherever possible in order to ensure the most potent formula in each cup of tea.
Manufactured & Distributed by Flora; bringing you quality teas since 1965.
Using the largest size filter bag available, BIJA tea bags are the heaviest, by weight, of any comparable formula.
Enjoy the health benefits of specific healing traditions in each BIJA tea bag.
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ROOIBOS REJUVENATING
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South Africa's best kept secret to health & wellness. CERTIFIED ORGANIC. |
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DOUBLE GINGER
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A robust & flavorful digestive formula.
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DEEP CLEANSE
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An effective yet gentle, detoxifying formula.
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LEMON GINGER ECHINACEA
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An age-old feel better formula. |
CRANBERRY
WITH ROOIBOS
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A marriage of traditional ingredients for urinary tract health. |
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ECHINACEA ELDERBERRY
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A delicious, preventative cold & flu formula.
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DOUBLE GINSENG
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A safe and pleasantly sweet, energizing formula.
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COLD STOP
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A potent, synergistic immune boosting formula.
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SLEEPWELL
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A safe & effective formula for rest & relaxation. |
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ROOIBOS REJUVENATING
Caffeine-free, organic Rooibos tea can be enjoyed as often as you like. Rich in essential minerals, it contains natural sweeteners and is as delicious as it is rejuvenating.
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Healing Properties
Rooibos (ROY-boss) herb * Aspalathus linearis – Scientific studies indicate that drinking Rooibos tea daily can reward you with powerful anti-oxidants that help slow the aging process, build the immune system and create a longer, healthier life. It has all the benefits of green tea, but it is completely caffeine free so that you can enjoy unlimited cups, multiplying the benefits of all its healthful properties.
Rooibos has anti-spasmodic properties which help to relieve stomach and digestive problems like nausea, vomiting, heartburn and stomach ulcers. It has a soothing effect when applied directly to the skin and can relieve itching, rashes and sunburn when added to a bath.
Rooibos contains zinc and alpha hydroxyl acid, which promote healthy skin, and it supplements daily amounts of calcium, magnesium, manganese and fluoride, needed for the development of a healthy nervous system and for strong teeth and bones.
* Organically Grown
Use BIJA Tea in a Recipe:
Baked Apples (Serves 6)
1 cup BIJA Rooibos tea
6 large, sour apples
1 cup demerara sugar
1/2 tsp each ground cinnamon and ground cloves
pinch salt
2 Tbsp butter
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Rinse and core apples and arrange in ovenproof dish. Mix sugar, spices and salt. Stuff apples with mixture and heap slightly. Dot with butter. Pour Rooibos Tea into dish. Bake for approx 20 minutes until apples are tender, basting occasionally. Serve hot or cold with custard or cream and a cup of BIJA Rooibos tea.
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A robust & flavorful digestive formula. CERTIFIED ORGANIC. |
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DOUBLE GINGER
If you like ginger, you'll love BIJA Double Ginger Tea. It contains more ginger than any other known ginger tea so you receive the maximum healing benefits ginger has to offer.
Availability: 20 Tea Bags / Box |
Healing Properties
Ginger root * Zingiber officinale – Is an excellent herb to use for any type of digestive upset or difficulty. It is stimulating and warming and is effective for gastritis and for combating motion sickness.
Peppermint leaves * Mentha piperata – Peppermint improves digestion and acts as a sedative on the stomach. It is useful for cases of nausea and morning sickness.
Lemongrass herb * Cymbopogon citrates – Characterized by a strong citrus flavor, lemongrass is common in the tropics of Southeast Asia.
Black Pepper * Piper nigrum – Used as a stimulant, pepper improves circulation and digestion.
Licorice root * Glycyrrhiza glabra – Used as a remedy for stomach problems and ulcers, it is also helpful for supplying needed energy to the system when recovering from an illness.
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Ginger Tea Steampot
Use BIJA in a Recipe
Ginger Tea Steampot
Make a large cup of BIJA Double Ginger Tea and pour into sauce pot under a steamer. In the steamer, layer julienned vegetables of your choice, vermicelli noodles and tofu (optional). Steam for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
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An effective yet gentle, detoxifying formula.
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DEEP CLEANSE
Deep Cleanse is a highly effective, gentle formula that slowly and carefully draws out unwanted toxins from deep within the body to create a heightened state of health and wellness.
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Healing Properties
Dandelion root * Taraxum officinale – This slightly bitter herb aids kidney and liver disorders, clears obstructions (such as stones) and detoxifies poisons that gather in the liver, spleen, and gall bladder. It promotes healthy circulation, acts as a diuretic and may reduce cholesterol and uric acid levels.
Yellow Dock herb Rumex crispus – Very high in iron and useful for treating anemia, it nourishes and detoxifies the spleen and liver and cleanses the blood.
Burdock root * Arctium lappa – Burdock Root is an excellent blood purifier and can be used to treat skin diseases, boils, fevers, inflammation, liver complaints and swollen glands.
Licorice root * Glycyrrhiza glabra – Tea made with licorice root is helpful for stomach problems and ulcers. It also supplies needed energy to the system when cleansing or recovering from an illness.
Cinnamon bark * Cinnamomum zeylanicum – Is useful for stomach ailments and is a stimulant to other herbs and the body, enabling herbal remedies to work faster. It also helps to purify blood, prevent infection, and aid digestion.
Ginger root * Zingiber officinale – Is stimulating, warming and energizing and improves stomach upset and nausea.
Fennel seed * Foeniculum vulgare – Is used as a mild digestive aid.
Oatstraw herb * Avena sativa – Balances blood sugar, nourishes the pancreas and liver and replenishes the adrenal glands while improving circulation.
Nettle Leaf * Urtica dioica – Rich in silica & other important minerals, it helps to provide nourishment during cleansing.
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LEMON GINGER ECHINACEA
Just what your grandmother would have made for you when you were feeling under the weather. Packed with Echinacea, Ginger and Lemon, you'll taste and feel its energizing effect.
Availability: 20 Tea Bags / Box
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Healing Properties
Lemon Citrus limon – Has a wonderfully invigorating flavor and is simultaneously toning and cleansing while helping to reduce mucous build-up.
Ginger root * Zingiber officinale – Helps to fight off colds and flu by strengthening and healing the respiratory system. It removes congestion, soothes sore throats, and relieves headaches and body aches. When combined with other herbs, it enhances their effectiveness.
Echinacea root and herb * Echinacea purpurea & angustifolia – Used by First Nations Healers for centuries as a natural antibiotic and immune system stimulator that helps to build resistance to colds, flus, and infections. It increases the production of white blood cells, and improves the lymph glands.
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Use BIJA Tea in a Recipe
Iced Tea
For a delicious iced tea, add the juice of half a lemon to a cup of chilled BIJA Lemon Ginger Echinacea tea and add your favorite natural sweetener, such as stevia, to taste. Add ice cubes and enjoy!
Tea Ice Cubes
For a refreshing and interesting alternative, use BIJA Lemon Ginger Echinacea tea to make ice cubes and then add them to water or other cold beverages.
Serve With:
Homemade vegetable soup
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A marriage of traditional ingredients for urinary tract health. |
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CRANBERRY
with ROOIBOS
Each BIJA Cranberry with Rooibos teabag contains 2,000mg of organic cranberry, which is equivalent to four 500mg capsules and also 600mg of healing and delicious Rooibos.
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Healing Properties
Cranberry fruit * Vaccinium macrocarpon – Historically, the cranberry was used by the eastern First Nations people and the Algonquin nation to improve the heath of the urinary tract.
Rooibos herb * Aspalathus linearis – Contains powerful antioxidants that help slow the aging process, build the immune system and create a longer, healthier life. It contains no harmful stimulants and is totally devoid of caffeine.
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Serve With:
Mixed Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Use BIJA In a Recipe
Cranberry Vinaigrette
1 tsp Maple syrup
1/2 tsp Dry mustard
1 Tbsp Cider vinegar
4 Tbsp BIJA Cranberry Tea
1/2 cup Olive or Udo's oil
Sea salt to taste
In a bowl, whisk together syrup, mustard, vinegar, cranberry tea, and salt to taste. Add the oil in a stream, whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Makes about 2/3 cup.
Drizzle over salad greens and top with fruit and/or dried cranberries.
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ECHINACEA ELDERBERRY
It's easy to stay healthy with BIJA's delicious and powerful combination of three varieties of Echinacea, with a potent elderberry extract, organic cranberry and Rooibos.
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Healing properties
Echinacea root and herb * Echinacea purpurea, angustifolia & pallida – Immune system stimulators that help to build resistance to colds, flus, and infections. They increase the production of white blood cells, and improve the lymph glands.
Elderberry Sambucus nigra – Rich in vitamin C, with a rich and delicious flavor that tastes like a mixture of black currants, blueberries and raspberries, they are used to treat inflammation, fever and to soothe the respiratory system.
The "flavonoids" in elderberries disarm the spikes on viruses, preventing them from puncturing healthy cells and multiplying in the body.
Cranberry fruit * Vaccinium macrocarpon – Historically, the cranberry was used to improve the health of the stomach and urinary tract through its anti-bacterial properties.
Rooibos herb * Aspalathus linearis – A powerful anti-oxidant, Rooibos has the ability to boost a declining immune system and can also ease stomach upset.
Lemongrass herb * Cymbopogon citrates – Characterized by a strong citrus flavor, Lemongrass is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and can help to reduce fevers.
Licorice root * Glycyrrhiza glabra – Supplies needed energy to the system when recovering from an illness while its anti- viral and anti-inflammatory properties help to ease throat and chest ailments.
Peppermint leaves * Mentha piperata – Cools the skin, relieves headaches, calms throat muscles to ease coughing and acts as a decongestant and expectorant with anti-viral properties.
* Organically Grown
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MAXIMUM PANAX & ROOIBOS
with 71% PANAX GINSENG
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A safe and pleasantly sweet, energizing formula. |
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DOUBLE GINSENG
MAXIMUM PANAX & ROOIBOS
with 71% PANAX GINSENG
The strongest formula available, 71% of the weight of BIJA Double Ginseng formula is Panax Ginseng, the most potent and energizing type of ginseng.
Availability: 20 Tea Bags / Box
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Healing Properties
Panax Ginseng root Panax ginseng – Has been used throughout ancient times to the present day to stimulate the body to overcome all forms of physical and mental illness. It is used to maintain healthy blood pressure, increase endurance, balance hormones and improve mood. It tones the body during stress, assists it to overcome fatigue and aids in rejuvenating the entire body. Safe for men and women.
Lemongrass herb * Cymbopogon citrates – Characterized by a strong citrus flavor, Lemongrass aids the central nervous system and relaxes and helps to clear the head.
Bergamot Mondarda didyma – Its inviting smell adds a delicious dimension unique to BIJA Double Ginseng tea.
Rooibos herb * Aspalathus linearis – Is full of polyphenols and flavonoids, which help protect the body from free radicals that weaken natural defences and eventually lead to aging and the onset of disease. Rooibos contains powerful anti-oxidants that help slow the aging process, build the immune system and create a longer, healthier life.
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Serving Suggestion
Steep BIJA Double Ginseng Tea for 5 – 8 minutes in 1 or 2 oz of hot water, let cool and add to fruit juices and smoothies for an added energy burst.
Not for use during pregnancy
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A potent, synergistic immune boosting formula.
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COLD STOP
The synergistic, potent formula used in BIJA COLD SNAP® Tea uses 2.4 grams of the highest quality herbs and spices to create a safe and effective healing cold remedy.
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Healing Properties
Peppermint leaves * Mentha piperata – Cools the skin, relieves headaches, calms throat muscles to ease coughing and acts as a decongestant and expectorant with anti-viral properties.
Ginger root * Zingiber officinale – Helps to fight off colds and flu by strengthening and healing the respiratory system. It removes congestion, soothes sore throats, and relieves headaches and body aches. When combined with other herbs, it enhances their effectiveness.
Cardamom seed * Elettaria cardamomum – Originally grown in India, the pungent, aromatic seeds are warming and stimulating and can ease breathing and dispel nausea.
Thyme leaves * Thymus vulgaris – Thyme tea is warm and aromatic and helps ease upper respiratory difficulties and clear congestion. It is a powerful anti-septic and natural anti-biotic.
Eucalyptus leaves * Eucalyptus globulus – Is anti-bacterial and has the power to ease nasal congestion and quell coughs associated with colds, flu, asthma, sinusitis and croup. It also fights inflammation of the mucous membranes in the head and throat and can help to control earache pain and headaches.
Yarrow herb * Achillea millefolium – Is one of the best known herbal remedies for treating colds, flus and fevers. Used in tea it will induce sweats that expel toxins and reduce fevers.
Licorice root * Glycyrrhiza glabra – Supplies needed energy to the system when recovering from an illness while its anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties help to ease throat and chest ailments.
Cinnamon bark * Cinnamomum zeylanicum – Is a stimulant to other herbs and the body, enabling herbal remedies to work faster. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-septic and has sedative properties to help induce needed rest during an illness.
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Quick Tip
Inhale steam from tea to lessen congestion.
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A safe & effective formula for rest & relaxation. |
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SLEEPWELL
A completely organic, synergistic formula, this blend of relaxing herbs will lull you into a soothing,restful sleep with no worries about sideeffects or dependency.
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Healing Properties
Spearmint leaves * Mentha viridis – Soothes & settles the nerves, & can calm a nervous stomach.
Lemongrass herb * Cymbopogon citrates – Characterized by a strong citrus flavor, lemongrass is relaxing and helps to clear the head.
Chamomile flowers * Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) – Used for centuries to calm nerves and induce sleep, chamomile is also anti-inflammatory and can ease irritation.
Skullcap herb * Scutellaria laterifolia – Is food for the nerves. It supports and strengthens as well as giving relief from diseases that affect the nerves and aids in easing sleep disturbances and restlessness.
Passionflower * Passiflora incarnata – Passionflower is used to treat hyperactivity, insomnia and nervous tension and has been traditionally used by Native American tribes as an overall tonic.
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Involved in the natural health industry for 25 years, Guru Simran Khalsa has dedicated himself to the study of traditional healing practices from around the world and has taught Ayurveda, yoga, meditation and nutrition courses throughout North America. In 1983, he formulated his first line of medicinal teas and thus began his 20 year involvement in the tea industry. His latest project is the formulation of BIJA Healing Teas From Around The World, which look back to faraway times and exotic lands to unlock age-old secrets to health. As an instructor and advocate Guru Simran Khalsa demonstrates simple ways to enhance your daily life through the use of meditative practices, herbs, spices and proper nutrition.
Guru Simran Khalsa received his BA from the City College of the City University of New York (CCNY) and received his teaching certificate from the Toronto Teacher's College.
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