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Vitality Tea Powered by Herbs
Based on a traditional Dominican Republic herbal recipe.
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If you are seeking a healthier beverage alternative after all those holiday indulgences, try Palo Natural Vitality Tea ($2.75; drinkpalo.com) to sustain energy, support the immune system and promote overall wellness, without the high calorie count. Based on a traditional herbal recipe from the Dominican Republic called mamajuana (pronounced mama-wanna), and once consumed by the Taino Indians, Palo is made from 16 different roots and herbs including sarsaparilla (which helps to energize the body and recover from strenuous workouts), cinnamon (an antioxidant that helps bolster the immune system), maca root (which helps improve stamina and endurance); brazilwood (known to increase circulation and support kidney health) and agave (which helps regulate blood sugar levels).
Unlike the potent mamajuana concoction that contains a mixture of rum, wine and herbs, Palo is a nonalcoholic tea with sustainable ingredients wild-crafted in the Dominican Republic, where they grow naturally without pesticides or chemicals. “Rooted in tradition, Palo is a vital tea that fuels the body in a natural way. The brewed infusion of powerful roots and herbs comes from a part of the world that has practiced herbal health for generations,” says founder Kenyatta Bell. Palo is currently available in the New York City metropolitan area and will roll out regionally in early 2011.—Nicole Potenza Denis
Nicole Denis is a regular foodspring.com contributor
and is the author of foodspring’s foodie-mom blog.
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