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About Mahua & Ingredients
What does Mahua taste like?
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.
How is Mahua different from other forest flowers?
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.
Why have I never heard of Mahua before?
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.
Is Mahua safe for children and elderly people?
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.
Does Mahua have caffeine?
No. Mahua is naturally caffeine-free, making it suitable for daily use.
How are Mahua flowers collected and processed?
Mahua flowers are handpicked during early spring. At Jai Jungle, they are collected usingfood-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.
What makes shade-dehydrated Mahua better than sun-dried?
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 usesfood-grade collection nets and dehydration systemsto ensure clean, safe, and nutritious flowers.
Does Mahua lose its nutrients after drying?
No. Shade-dehydration only reduces water content. It concentrates natural sugars, vitamins, and minerals, making dried Mahua more nutrient-dense.
How long can Mahua-based products be stored?
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
Do your products contain preservatives or artificial colours?
No. Jai Jungle products are preservative-free, additive-free, and colour-free, relying only on natural ingredients.
Are Jai Jungle products handmade or machine-made?
We focus on givingemployment to tribal womenby keeping production small-batch and handmade. Only minimal machines are used where unavoidable (such as sealing or grinding) to maintain hygiene and efficiency.
Do you use refined sugar in any product?
No refined sugar. We usenatural Mahua sweetness, Dhaga Misri (rock sugar), organic jaggery powder depending on the recipe. Only specific items like Mahua Candy use sugar.
Are the tea bags biodegradable?
Yes. Our tea bags are made from food-safe, biodegradable filter paper, free from plastic microfibers.
How do I brew Jai Jungle herbal infusions for the best taste?
•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.
Can I consume Mahua tea or infusions daily?
Yes. As acaffeine-free infusion, Mahua tea can be consumed every day — eventwice a dayfor regular wellness.
What is the difference between your “Infusion Series” and “Premium Series” packs?
•Infusion Series: Mixed blends in smaller, affordable gift packs.
•Premium Series: Larger packs with exotic, carefully curated blends.
Do your gift packs contain only herbal teas or also millet-based products?
Our gift packs focus on herbal and green infusion teas. Millet and Mahua-based snacks are available separately.
Can your products be used for cooking and baking?
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
Do your products have FSSAI approval?
Yes. All Jai Jungle products are made under a Central FSSAI License, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Are Jai Jungle herbal teas caffeine-free?
Yes, except for blends containing green tea (which has mild caffeine). Pure herbal infusions likerose, hibiscus, tulsi, and lavenderare 100% caffeine-free.
Are there any known allergies to Mahua or your other herbs?
Mahua and most herbs are safe. However, individuals allergic to flowers like hibiscus or chamomile should consult a doctor before consumption.
Can pregnant or breastfeeding women consume Mahua or herbal teas?
We recommend consulting a healthcare professional before consuming herbal teas or Mahua products during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How do Mahua-based products support immunity?
As per Ayurveda, Mahua iscooling, nutritive, and energy-giving.When blended with herbs like tulsi and turmeric, our products provide natural immunity support.
Can I replace my regular tea/coffee with your infusions?
Yes. Herbal infusions likelemongrass, hibiscus, tulsi, and roseare great caffeine-free alternatives. Green tea blends provide a lighter, healthier caffeine lift compared to coffee.
Are your products suitable for people with dietary restrictions?
Most Jai Jungle products areplant-based, dairy-free, and vegan. Some millet-based items are naturally gluten-free, but where gluten is present it isclearly mentioned on the pack.
Culture, Sustainability & Sourcing
Who makes Jai Jungle products?
Jai Jungle products aregrown, harvested, processed, packed, and shipped by tribal womenof 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 theMahua Centre of Excellence.
How does buying Jai Jungle products help tribal communities?
Every purchase supportssustainable tribal livelihoodsby providing employment, fair wages, skill-building, and ownership to women-led groups. It helps preserve traditional food knowledge while creating dignified rural income.
Are your ingredients ethically and sustainably sourced?
Yes. All ingredients are eitherwild-harvested forest produceor grown throughchemical-free farming.For Mahua in particular, we ensurefood-grade collection and processingto maintain hygiene and avoid contamination
Where are Jai Jungle products made?
All sourcing, processing, and packaging is done inJashpur, Chhattisgarh, at theMahua Centre of Excellenceunder hygienic and FSSAI-compliant conditions.
Why do you say your products are “Forest-to-Table”?
Because they are sourced directly fromtribal growers and forest collectors,without middlemen. The same communities thatcollect or grow the raw materialare also involved in processing, ensuring authenticity and traceability.
Are Jai Jungle products made only in Jashpur?
Yes. Our base is Jashpur District, Chhattisgarh. Expansion to other tribal regions will happen responsibly, with the same community-led model.
What is unique about Jashpur and its forests?
Jashpur is home todense forests rich in Mahua, wild herbs, and indigenous crops.The Mahua flower, in particular, is deeply tied to the cultural identity of communities like thePahadiKorwa tribeand 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
Where can I buy Jai Jungle products?
Products are available on www.jaijungle.com, selected online marketplaces, and curated wellness stores and events.
Do you ship across India? Do you offer international shipping?
Yes. We deliver pan-India. International shipping will be introduced soon.
How should I store Mahua, herbal teas, or loose petals after opening?
Store in anairtight container, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
How many cups of tea can I make from one pack?
•Tea Bags (25N)= 25 cups
•Loose 25g= ~12–15 cups
•Loose 50g= ~25–30 cups
Can Jai Jungle teas be served iced as well as hot?
Yes. Most infusions (like hibiscus, blue pea, lemongrass) make excellent iced teas.
Do you offer trial/sample packs?
Yes. We offergift packs and assorted collections,such as theMahua Treasure Boxand our Gift Pack Tea Bag Series, to let customers try multiple blends.
Can I gift Jai Jungle products for weddings, corporate hampers, or festivals?
Absolutely. OurPremium, Infusion, and Exotic Gift Packsare perfect for weddings, corporate hampers, and festivals. We also offercustom branding on tin boxes (MOQ 25 units) and otherpackaging (MOQ 50 units)with logos, names, or messages. Even single units can be customised at a small additional cost.
Do you have combo offers or subscription plans for regular buyers?
Yes. We are introducingbundle offers and subscription modelsto make regular purchases more convenient and affordable.