A Cup of Tea that Warms the Meridians from Inside

2 cups of Moxa tea brewed in traditional
Chinese style using porcelain cups 

Ever tried moxa tea? When brewed, moxa tea gives a dark golden brown appearance similar to black tea. The taste however, is surprisingly unique and without the bitterness of black tea.

We've seen moxa in all types of forms including stick-on, roll-on, smokeless and balms, but did you know that moxa also comes in drinkable form of tea? This is not something of recent creation either. In fact, man has been consuming moxa in the form of mugwort as alternative to hops to brew beer.

What's the difference between Moxa, Mugwort and Moxibustion?

Mugwort is a versatile herb that is grown in inner mountainous regions within mainland China. It was discovered thousands of years ago and the Chinese were the first to dry age mugwort to form moxa. This form can be stored and used as heat for warming therapy. It was then incorporated into the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine known as Moxibustion Therapy. Acupuncture and Moxibustion works hand to hand in helping the body to heal itself while invigorating qi from within.

Why Moxa Tea?

Most forms of moxa are external and have limited scope of absorbing the therapeutic benefits of moxa. By ingesting moxa, we can reap the benefits of moxa to a much greater degree and there's no better way than to make tea out of moxa! We love moxa tea and have tried all forms including making tea bags from aged moxa but none taste better and finer than the Buddha line of Mugwort Tea.

We like this brand for its clean and refined taste.

These tea bags are individually packaged in sachets that you can throw in a mug or tumbler and drink whenever you are feeling tired or fatigued. Moxa is caffeine-free so it won't give you a terrible rush and will give your body a relaxing sensation. It's like sipping on hearty chicken soup during winter, minus the fat and calories.

Are there health benefits to drinking Moxa Tea?

Mugwort tea when consumed as tea in portioned tea bags is non-toxic to the body and will help with sleep in the evening. Some proponents of moxa even claim to have benefits of lucid dreaming (although we have yet to verify this claim). Although this isn't a bad thing given that lucid dreaming only occurs at the deepest stages of the sleep cycle, we don't recommend consuming moxa for psychoactive effects as it does provide any significant health benefits.

Consuming moxa is not for pregnant women or expectant mothers.