Frequently Asked Question!
About Mahua & Ingredients
Mahua flowers have a naturally sweet, honey-like taste with light floral notes. When shade-dehydrated, their flavour deepens, making them perfect for laddoos, cookies, teas, syrups, or even eaten like raisins. Traditionally, they are also used in chutneys and other local recipes.
Mahua is unique because it is both food and medicine. Rich in natural sugars, vitamins, and minerals, it has been a lifeline for tribal communities during lean seasons. Unlike most forest flowers which are rarely edible, Mahua has played an integral role in food and cultural traditions.
Most people know Mahua only for its use in local liquor. Over time, this overshadowed its food identity. During colonial times, its nutritious role was forgotten, and it became narrowly associated with alcohol. Jai Jungle is reviving Mahua’s original place as a nutritious superfood and everyday wellness ingredient.
Yes. In moderation, Mahua can be consumed by all age groups as food or infusion. Tribal
families traditionally give Mahua laddoos or tea to children and elders during summer for
cooling and energy.
No. Mahua is naturally caffeine-free, making it suitable for daily use.
Mahua flowers are handpicked during early spring. At Jai Jungle, they are collected using food-grade nets, which prevent contamination from soil and animals. The stamens are carefully removed, and the petals are shade-dehydrated to preserve nutrients, colour, and aroma. The flowers are then hygienically sorted, graded, and packed by trained tribal women.
Shade-dehydration ensures better colour, aroma, and nutrient retention compared to sundrying, which can bleach petals and degrade nutrients. Local, open-floor Mahua often gets contaminated with dust, insects, or animal waste — making it unsafe. Jai Jungle uses food-grade collection nets and dehydration systems to ensure clean, safe, and nutritious flowers.
No. Shade-dehydration only reduces water content. It concentrates natural sugars, vitamins, and minerals, making dried Mahua more nutrient-dense.
Most Mahua-based products have a shelf life of 12–18 months, provided they are stored in a cool, dry place.
About Jai Jungle Products
No. Jai Jungle products are preservative-free, additive-free, and colour-free, relying only on natural ingredients.
We focus on giving employment to tribal women by keeping production small-batch and handmade. Only minimal machines are used where unavoidable (such as sealing or grinding) to maintain hygiene and efficiency.
No refined sugar. We use natural Mahua sweetness, Dhaga Misri (rock sugar), or organic jaggery powder depending on the recipe. Only specific items like Mahua Candy use sugar.
Yes. Our tea bags are made from food-safe, biodegradable filter paper, free from plastic microfibers.
• Tea Bags: Place 1 tea bag in 200 ml hot water, steep for 3–4 minutes. Add honey or lemon if desired.
• Loose Teas: Use 1 tsp per cup, steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
Yes. As a caffeine-free infusion, Mahua tea can be consumed every day — even twice a day for regular wellness.
• Infusion Series: Mixed blends in smaller, affordable gift packs.
• Premium Series: Larger packs with exotic, carefully curated blends.
Our gift packs focus on herbal and green infusion teas. Millet and Mahua-based snacks are available separately
Yes. Loose petals and herbs like rose, lemongrass, lavender, and Mahua can be added to desserts, syrups, mocktails, laddoos, or even baked goods for flavour and wellness.
Health & Wellness Concerns
Yes. All Jai Jungle products are made under a Central FSSAI License, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Yes, except for blends containing green tea (which has mild caffeine). Pure herbal infusions like rose, hibiscus, tulsi, and lavender are 100% caffeine-free.
Mahua and most herbs are safe. However, individuals allergic to flowers like hibiscus or chamomile should consult a doctor before consumption.
We recommend consulting a healthcare professional before consuming herbal teas or Mahua products during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
As per Ayurveda, Mahua is cooling, nutritive, and energy-giving. When blended with herbs like tulsi and turmeric, our products provide natural immunity support.
Yes. Herbal infusions like lemongrass, hibiscus, tulsi, and rose are great caffeine-free alternatives. Green tea blends provide a lighter, healthier caffeine lift compared to coffee.
Most Jai Jungle products are plant-based, dairy-free, and vegan. Some millet-based items are naturally gluten-free, but where gluten is present it is clearly mentioned on the pack.
Culture, Sustainability & Sourcing
Jai Jungle products are grown, harvested, processed, packed, and shipped by tribal women of Jashpur. From forest collection (like Mahua, rose, hibiscus) to farming (like millet, green tea) and from shade-dehydration to final packaging — every step involves local community members under the Mahua Centre of Excellence.
Every purchase supports sustainable tribal livelihoods by providing employment, fair wages, skill-building, and ownership to women-led groups. It helps preserve traditional food knowledge while creating dignified rural income.
Yes. All ingredients are either wild-harvested forest produce or grown through chemical-free farming. For Mahua in particular, we ensure food-grade collection and processing to maintain hygiene and avoid contamination.
All sourcing, processing, and packaging is done in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, at the Mahua Centre of Excellence under hygienic and FSSAI-compliant conditions.
Because they are sourced directly from tribal growers and forest collectors, without middlemen. The same communities that collect or grow the raw material are also involved in processing, ensuring authenticity and traceability.
Yes. Our base is Jashpur District, Chhattisgarh. Expansion to other tribal regions will happen responsibly, with the same community-led model.
Jashpur is home to dense forests rich in Mahua, wild herbs, and indigenous crops. The Mahua flower, in particular, is deeply tied to the cultural identity of communities like the Pahadi Korwa tribe and others across central India. For generations, it has provided food, energy, and livelihood, making it more than just a flower — it’s a way of life.
Customer Experience & Practical Questions
Products are available on www.jaijungle.com, selected online marketplaces, and curated wellness stores and events.
Yes. We deliver pan-India. International shipping will be introduced soon.
Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
• Tea Bags (25N) = 25 cups
• Loose 25g = ~12–15 cups
• Loose 50g = ~25–30 cups
Yes. Most infusions (like hibiscus, blue pea, lemongrass) make excellent iced teas.
Yes. We offer gift packs and assorted collections, such as the Mahua Treasure Box and our
Gift Pack Tea Bag Series, to let customers try multiple blends.
Absolutely. Our Premium, Infusion, and Exotic Gift Packs are perfect for weddings, corporate hampers, and festivals. We also offer custom branding on tin boxes (MOQ 25 units) and other packaging (MOQ 50 units) with logos, names, or messages. Even single units can be customised at a small additional cost.
Yes. We are introducing bundle offers and subscription models to make regular purchases more convenient and affordable.
