Origin

Estonia

Estonia exports unique herbal infusions rather than traditional tea. The flagship product is fireweed (Ivan-tea), harvested from pristine forests. Local producers ferment it to create "Nordic Tea." Organic blends featuring…

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Flavor Profile and Beneficial Properties

Introducing IVAN CHAI Granulated – an elite fermented beverage distinguished by its deep and rich flavor. Thanks to its special granulated form, the tea fully reveals its bouquet, ensuring vibrancy in every brewed cup.

Ivan Chai’s flavor profile is characterized by soft herbal notes with a light sweetness and a pleasant aftertaste, devoid of astringency. The fermentation process imparts unique aromatic qualities and helps preserve the maximum amount of beneficial substances. This tea is known for its general strengthening, calming, and toning properties, contributing to the harmonization of the body’s state without containing caffeine.

Deep flavor: Rich herbal bouquet with natural sweetness.
Granulated form: Ensures quick and full flavor release.
Fermentation: Enhances aroma and beneficial properties.
Beneficial properties: Rich in vitamins and microelements, caffeine-free.

Origins of Estonian Ivan Chai

Our granulated Ivan Chai is harvested in ecologically clean corners of Estonia — from the untouched forests of Võrumaa to the floodplains of

Peipsi. In these regions, nature has preserved its pristine purity, and the traditions of using medicinal herbs have been passed down from generation to generation in farmsteads.

Historical Fact

The tradition of consuming fireweed (Est. põdrakanep) is deeply rooted in the history of the Baltic Sea region. In the 19th century, ‘Koporye Tea’ was well-known to the inhabitants of the Governorate of Estonia
and the cities of the northern coast. Local apothecaries and herbalists valued it as much as foreign varieties, and at fairs in Tallinn and Tartu, fermented fireweed was considered a healthy and affordable alternative to expensive Chinese tea. Today, we revive this craftsmanship, utilizing the richness of northern nature.