The ArtTeas® Wellness Tea Collection
Wellness is at the heart of everything we blend — and that means starting with the right base for each ritual, not a single one-size-fits-all leaf. Most of our wellness teas are built on Nilgiri green tea, picked young in the misty, high-altitude gardens of the Nilgiris and pan-fired to hold onto its bright, grassy character. But a few blends call for something else entirely: Assam black tea for a bolder, spiced cup, stone-ground matcha for a more concentrated ritual, and naturally caffeine-free rooibos for an evening pour. This is a guide to all nine — what's in the cup, what it tastes like, and what it may offer your body and mind.
A note before you brew: herbal wellness teas are a gentle, everyday complement to a balanced lifestyle — not a treatment or cure for any medical condition. If you are pregnant, nursing, managing a health condition, or taking medication, please speak with your doctor before adding a new herbal blend to your routine.
1. Kabuli Kahwa
Cardamom Nilgiri Green Tea
The blend: Nilgiri green tea leaves warmed through with whole green cardamom pods, inspired by the fragrant kahwa traditions of the Kashmir valley.
The cup: Bright and grassy up front, with cardamom's cool, resinous sweetness unfurling on the finish. Best sipped without milk, lightly sweetened if at all.
Why we love it: Cardamom is one of the oldest spices in Ayurvedic and Unani kitchens, traditionally used to ease digestion and freshen the breath after meals.
Possible wellness benefits:
• May support healthy digestion, especially after a heavy meal
• Cardamom's aromatic oils may help ease bloating and mild stomach discomfort
• Green tea catechins contribute antioxidant support
• A naturally warming, caffeinated pick-me-up that feels lighter than coffee
2. Rosie
Rose Petals with Nilgiri Green Tea
The blend: Whole dried rose petals folded through Nilgiri green tea, a nod to the rose gardens that border many South Indian tea estates.
The cup: Delicate and floral, with the green tea's vegetal edge keeping the rose from tipping into perfume. A visually stunning steep — the petals unfurl slowly in the pot.
Why we love it: Rose has long been used in South Asian wellness traditions as a cooling, calming addition to the daily cup, particularly in warmer months.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Rose petals are traditionally associated with a calming, mood-lifting effect
• May offer mild antioxidant support alongside the green tea base
• Often chosen as a soothing evening or self-care ritual tea
• A naturally caffeinated option that feels gentler than a straight green tea
3. Yogi Tea
Nilgiri Green Tea with Tulsi, Moringa, Gymnema, Nettle & Ashwagandha
The blend: Our most complex wellness formulation — Nilgiri green tea grounded with five adaptogenic and Ayurvedic herbs: tulsi (holy basil), moringa, gymnema, nettle, and ashwagandha.
The cup: Earthy, herbaceous, and slightly savoury, with tulsi's clove-like spice and ashwagandha's woody depth balancing the green tea's brightness.
Why we love it: Each herb in this blend has centuries of use in Ayurveda — tulsi for balance and immunity, moringa for its nutrient density, gymnema for supporting healthy sugar metabolism, nettle for its mineral content, and ashwagandha for resilience to daily stress.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Tulsi is traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday stress
• Ashwagandha is a well-studied adaptogen associated with calm, steady energy
• Gymnema has a traditional reputation for supporting healthy blood sugar balance
• Moringa and nettle contribute vitamins, minerals, and additional antioxidant activity
• A grounding blend many drinkers reach for at the end of a long day
4. Hibiscus Twist
Hibiscus with Nilgiri Green Tea
The blend: Tart, ruby-red hibiscus calyces blended with Nilgiri green tea for a tea that's as striking in the cup as it is in flavour.
The cup: Tangy and cranberry-like, with a natural sourness that makes this one of our few wellness teas that's genuinely refreshing served cold.
Why we love it: Hibiscus is a favourite in wellness circles worldwide, prized for both its vivid colour and its long history of traditional use.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Hibiscus is commonly associated with supporting healthy blood pressure already within a normal range
• Rich in vitamin C and anthocyanin antioxidants
• A naturally tart, low-sugar alternative to cranberry or hibiscus coolers
• Works well hot in winter and cold-brewed in summer, so it earns its place year-round
5. Minty
Spearmint with Nilgiri Green Tea
The blend: Whole spearmint leaves layered with Nilgiri green tea — simple, clean, and endlessly versatile.
The cup: Cool and refreshing, with spearmint's gentler, sweeter mint character (as opposed to peppermint's sharper menthol bite) letting the green tea shine through.
Why we love it: Mint teas are a staple after-meal ritual in cuisines from Morocco to South India, and for good reason.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Spearmint is traditionally used to ease mild digestive discomfort and bloating
• Its natural freshness makes this a popular after-meal or after-workout choice
• Caffeinated but light, making it a good midday alternative to a second coffee
• Excellent served over ice with a squeeze of lime
6. Yellow Magic
Second Flush CTC Tea with Turmeric & Black Pepper
The blend: A robust Assam second flush CTC black tea, warmed with turmeric and finished with a pinch of black pepper — the classic "golden milk" pairing, reimagined as a loose leaf tea.
The cup: Malty and full-bodied, with turmeric's earthy warmth and black pepper's gentle heat on the back end. Beautiful with a splash of milk.
Why we love it: Turmeric and black pepper are one of Ayurveda's best-known pairings — piperine in black pepper is traditionally understood to help the body make better use of curcumin, turmeric's active compound.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Turmeric's curcumin content is associated with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
• Black pepper is traditionally paired with turmeric to support its uptake
• A robust, malty CTC base means this blend holds up well with milk and sweetener
• A cosy, golden-hued alternative to a turmeric latte
7. Immuno Booster
Masala Chai with Assam Second Flush, Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove & Black Pepper
The blend: A full-bodied Assam second flush CTC tea built into a classic masala chai spice mix — ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and black pepper.
The cup: Bold, spicy, and warming, this is the chai for a cold morning or a scratchy throat. Simmer it with milk for the fullest flavour.
Why we love it: Each spice in this blend carries its own traditional wellness role — ginger and clove for warmth, cinnamon for its aromatic sweetness, cardamom for digestion, and black pepper to round it all out.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Ginger is widely used to help settle the stomach and ease mild nausea
• Clove and cinnamon both carry antioxidant compounds and a naturally warming character
• The spice blend is traditionally reached for at the first sign of a seasonal cold
• A comforting, café-style masala chai that's equally good black or with milk
8. Matcha, Three Ways
Premium Matcha, Berry Matcha & Lemongrass Ginger Matcha
The blend: Stone-ground Japanese-style matcha in three expressions: our Premium Matcha on its own, a Berry Matcha blended with freeze-dried berries, and a Lemongrass Ginger Matcha layered with citrusy lemongrass and warming ginger.
The cup: Vivid green, slightly vegetal, and umami-rich when whisked properly. Berry Matcha leans fruity-sweet; Lemongrass Ginger Matcha is bright and gently spiced.
Why we love it: Matcha is whole-leaf tea, stone-ground into powder, so you consume the entire leaf rather than an infusion of it — which means a meaningfully higher concentration of antioxidants and a slow, steady lift in energy rather than a caffeine spike.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Matcha is rich in EGCG, one of the most studied green tea catechins for antioxidant support
• The combination of caffeine and L-theanine is associated with calm, sustained alertness rather than jitters
• Berry Matcha adds extra antioxidant variety from freeze-dried fruit
• Lemongrass Ginger Matcha brings a traditional digestive-soothing edge to your matcha ritual
9. Rooibos Kiss
Rooibos with Cardamom, Cinnamon & Ginger
The blend: Naturally caffeine-free South African rooibos, warmed with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger for a spiced, chai-like cup without any tea leaf at all.
The cup: Sweet, woody, and naturally reddish, with cardamom's cool spice and ginger's gentle heat layered over rooibos's honeyed, slightly vanilla-like base. Lovely with a splash of milk.
Why we love it: Rooibos has been a staple herbal infusion in South Africa for generations, valued as a naturally caffeine-free alternative that's still rich in antioxidants.
Possible wellness benefits:
• Naturally caffeine-free, making it a good evening or bedtime choice
• Rooibos is rich in aspalathin and other antioxidants unique to the plant
• Ginger and cardamom bring the same digestion-easing, warming qualities found in our other spiced blends
• A comforting, chai-like cup that's gentle enough for the whole family
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nilgiri green tea really the base of every wellness blend?
Nilgiri green tea is the base of five of our nine wellness blends — Kabuli Kahwa, Rosie, Yogi Tea, Hibiscus Twist, and Minty. Yellow Magic and Immuno Booster use an Assam second flush CTC black tea, matcha is its own stone-ground leaf, and Rooibos Kiss is built on rooibos, a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion rather than tea leaf at all. We chose Nilgiri green tea for the majority of the range for its bright, clean, easy-drinking character, which lets the herbs and spices layered into each blend take centre stage.
How should I brew these teas?
For the green-tea-based blends (Kabuli Kahwa, Rosie, Yogi Tea, Hibiscus Twist, Minty), steep at around 80°C for 2–3 minutes — boiling water can scorch green tea and turn it bitter. For Yellow Magic, Immuno Booster, and Rooibos Kiss, a fuller boil and a 3–4 minute steep (or a gentle simmer with milk, for a true chai-style cup) brings out the deeper, spiced character of these blends. Matcha should be whisked, not steeped — sift 1–2g into 70°C water and whisk briskly in a "W" motion until frothy.
Do these teas contain caffeine?
Most do, with one exception. The green-tea-based blends and Yellow Magic/Immuno Booster contain moderate caffeine, generally less than coffee. Matcha contains more caffeine than steeped green tea because you're consuming the whole leaf, though it's typically experienced as a calmer, longer-lasting lift thanks to L-theanine. Hibiscus Twist and Minty are naturally lower in caffeine relative to the others but are not caffeine-free, since they still contain a green tea base. Rooibos Kiss is the one fully caffeine-free blend in the collection, making it a good choice for evenings or for anyone avoiding caffeine altogether.
Can I drink a wellness tea every day?
Most people can enjoy one to three cups a day as part of a balanced routine. Yogi Tea, with its adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha and gymnema, is one many drinkers prefer to enjoy once daily rather than several times, simply out of the same moderation you'd apply to any herbal supplement. If you're new to a particular herb, start with one cup and see how you feel.
Are these teas a substitute for medication or medical treatment?
No. Our wellness teas are crafted for everyday enjoyment and as a gentle complement to a healthy lifestyle. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and they shouldn't replace advice or treatment from a qualified healthcare provider — particularly if you're managing a condition like diabetes, high or low blood pressure, or thyroid issues, several of which overlap with herbs used here (notably gymnema and ashwagandha in Yogi Tea, and hibiscus in Hibiscus Twist).
Which blend is best for a beginner to herbal tea?
Minty and Rosie tend to be the easiest entry points — both are gentle, familiar in flavour, and forgiving to brew. If you're looking for something more purposeful, Immuno Booster is a comforting, low-risk place to start since ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom are common kitchen spices most people already tolerate well.
Is matcha stronger than the other green tea blends?
In terms of both flavour and nutrient concentration, yes. Because matcha is whole, stone-ground tea leaf rather than an infusion, a single serving delivers more of the leaf's antioxidants and caffeine than a cup of steeped Nilgiri green tea. It's a more concentrated ritual — smaller in volume, bigger in intensity.
This article is for general wellness and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. ArtTeas® products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your physician before using any new herbal tea, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic health condition.