In Part 1 of this two-part series on JOYÀ Superblends we explained what these synergistic blends are and how to use them. Here in Part 2, we dive into the specifics of each of our craveable superblends, including their key ingredients, benefits and how best to enjoy them.
JOYÀ Superblends. If you've read Part I of this series, you know that these multi-use blends, made of powerful medicinal herbs, mushrooms and spices, are adaptogenic and formulated to provide different “functional” benefits. Cacao, Vanilla-Maca, Matcha or Turmeric—each one is delicious on its own, and versatile in so many ways.
Whether its more Calm, Defend, Focus or Restore that you need in your life, there's an Superblend for you for any time of day. Read on for the scoop on each blend, and then get scooping!
Calm Cacao Superblend
- What are Calm Cacao Superblend’s functional benefits?
- How can I enjoy Calm Cacao Superblend?
- When should I drink Calm Cacao Superblend?
- Where are Calm Cacao Superblend's key ingredients sourced from?
Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend
- What are Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend's functional benefits?
- How can I enjoy Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend?
- When should I drink Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend?
- Where are Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend's key ingredients sourced from?
Focus Matcha Superblend
- What are Focus Matcha Superblend's functional benefits?
- How can I enjoy Focus Matcha Superblend?
- When should I drink Focus Matcha Superblend?
- Where are Focus Matcha Superblend's key ingredients sourced from?
Restore Turmeric Superblend
- What are Restore Turmeric Superblend's functional benefits?
- How can I enjoy Restore Turmeric Superblend?
- When should I drink Restore Turmeric Superblend?
- Where are Restore Turmeric Superblend's key ingredients sourced from?
What are Calm Cacao Superblend's Functional benefits?
The Mayans were onto something as the first to introduce cacao ceremonies to the world, back in 250 AD. What was once enjoyed in a clay cup— a drink made of roasted and ground cocoa beans mixed with water (and sometimes flavored with chili peppers, vanilla, honey and flowers) has now been elevated into the ultimate feel good supplement blend, bringing ultimate bliss.
- Adaptogenic — helps the body adapt to, and defend against stress. Calm Superblend also helps restore and maintain balance of hormones, the nervous system, and the entire body’s functioning.
- Immune support — helps to both stimulate (boost) and regulate (balance) the body’s immune response based on its needs.
- Calm + improved sleep — promotes calmness of the mind, which can help in cases of insomnia due to an overactive mind. (Fun fact: Chinese monks used reishi mushroom to improve meditation.)
- Mood — contains mucuna pruriens, and herb traditionally used and studied for its ability to support balanced mood, including through impacting key neurotransmitters.
- Antioxidant support — normal metabolism causes “oxidative stress” that can damage our cells and DNA, and antioxidants help prevent this damage.
Calm Cacao Superblend is delicious as hot cacao (and chocolate milk)! What are other ways I can get a full serving?
- Smoothies
- Blend into hot/iced coffee for a mocha
- Mix into oatmeal, yogurt, chia pudding
- Blend with frozen bananas = chocolate nice cream
- Check out our blog for recipes featuring Calm Cacao Superblend
When should I drink Calm Cacao Superblend?
Calm Functional Superblend is great to enjoy any time of day or night for its antioxidant and stress support. It also contains a number of adaptogens and botanicals that can provide cognitive support, and we love to enjoy it to help promote calm when winding down in the evening - or any time.
Where are Calm Cacao Superblend’s key ingredients sourced from?
All key ingredients are sourced from their native growing regions:
- Cacao (organic + heirloom) — Ecuador
- Reishi mushroom (organic) — China
- Mucuna pruriens (organic) — India
- Maca (organic) — Peru
- He shou wu (wildcrafted) — China
Check out our Calm Cacao Superblend FAQ Page for more info
What are Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend’s functional benefits?
Defend is your daily dose of defense. Some of the most potent herbs and mushrooms used in TCM and Ayurveda – Reishi, Maca root, Lion’s Mane and Ashwagandha – work synergistically in one powerful scoop to elevate your coffee, smoothie or latte with immune and stress supporting superpowers.
- Adaptogenic — helps the body adapt to, and defend against stress. Defend Superblend also helps restore and maintain balance of hormones, the nervous system, and the entire body’s functioning.
- Immune support — helps to both stimulate (boost) and regulate (balance) the body’s immune response based on its needs.
- Antioxidant support — the body’s normal metabolic processes causes “oxidative stress” that can damage our cells and DNA; antioxidants help prevent this damage.
Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend is super versatile. What are some ways I can get a full serving?
- Blend into hot/iced coffee
- Elevate smoothies and smoothie bowls
- Mix into breakfast bowls including oatmeal, yogurt and chia pudding
- Check out our blog for recipes featuring Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend
When should I drink Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend?
As a caffeine-free blend, you can enjoy Defend Superblend any time of day or night to support immune function, cellular health and help increase your body's resistance to stress.
Where are Defend Vanilla-Maca Superblend’s key ingredients sourced from?
All key ingredients are sourced from their native growing regions:
- Lion’s Mane Mushroom (organic) — China
- Reishi mushroom (organic) — China
- Ashwagandha (organic) — India
- Maca (organic) — Peru
- Vanilla Bean (organic) — India
Check out our Defend Vanilla-Maca FAQ Page for more info
What are Focus Matcha Superblend’s functional benefits?
Focus Superblend provides unique brain-loving benefits. It’s no wonder that Zen and Buddhist monks have used both green tea and lion’s mane mushroom for centuries to support focus and wakefulness during long periods of meditation.
- Adaptogenic — helps the body adapt to, and defend against stress. Also helps restore and maintain balance of hormones, the nervous system, and the entire body’s functioning.
- Immune support — helps to both stimulate (boost) and regulate (balance) the body’s immune response based on its needs.
- Cognitive support — features herbs and mushrooms traditionally used and extensively researched for their ability to support cognition and learning by promoting nerve health, enhancing focus, memory, creativity and reaction time, and reducing mental fatigue.
- Calm alertness — the unique combination of caffeine and L-theanine in matcha promotes a jitter-free, attentive wakefulness. Plus, ashwagandha is one of the most powerful and calming adaptogens.
- Athletic support — ashwagandha’s traditional use for strength and stamina is also supported by studies showing that its use is associated with significant increases in muscle mass and strength, and enhanced recovery, body fat metabolism and cardio endurance.
- Antioxidant support — normal metabolism causes “oxidative stress” that can damage our cells and DNA, and antioxidants help prevent this damage.
I love my matcha latte, but what other ways can I incorporate Focus Superblend into my routine?
- Green smoothies
- Mix into overnight oats, yogurt and chia pudding
- Blend with frozen bananas, mint + cacao nibs = matcha mint chip nice cream
- Check out our blog for recipes featuring Focus Matcha Superblend
When should I drink Focus Matcha Superblend?
Focus Supeblend is great in the morning or midday when you need some energy or cognitive support. We love it at the start of or during the work day, when engaging in a creative project, or before a workout, yoga practice or meditation session.
As Focus Superblend contains caffeine, it’s not recommended to consume after mid-to-late afternoon (the ideal cut-off time will differ for each person, depending on the rate at which you metabolize caffeine).
Where are Focus Matcha Superblend's key ingredients sourced from?
All key ingredients are sourced from their native growing regions:
- Ceremonial grade matcha (organic) — Japan
- Moringa (organic) — India
- Lion’s mane mushroom (organic) — China
- Ashwagandha (organic) — India
- Pine pollen (wildcrafted) — China
Check out our Focus Matcha Superblend FAQ page for more info
What are Restore Turmeric Superblend’s functional benefits?
You’ll often hear us talk about Restore Superblend helping you radiate from the inside out. We definitely mean skin health, but also much more! Here’s why:
- Adaptogenic — helps the body adapt to, and defend against stress. Also helps restore and maintain balance of hormones, the nervous system, and the entire body’s functioning
- Immune support — a number of herbs work synergistically to stimulate and support proper functioning of the immune system by increasing white blood cells, strengthening the lungs and helping relieve the seasonal flu, congestion, coughs + colds.
- Anti-inflammatory — turmeric and ashwagandha are anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic super-herbs commonly used in Ayurveda and clinically studied for their ability to control inflammation and help relieve joint pain and other symptoms tied to inflammation throughout the body.
- Antioxidant support — normal metabolism causes “oxidative stress” that can damage our cells and DNA, and antioxidants help prevent this damage.
- Digestive support — several herbs and spices work together to stimulate and support digestion, promote bowel movement, and help relieve gas, bloating, nausea + spasms. (Pro tip: digestive issues can significantly impact skin health!)
My go-to is turmeric lattes. Are there other ways to enjoy Restore Superblend?
- Smoothies
- Mix into oatmeal, yogurt and chia/rice pudding
- Blend with frozen bananas + coconut = golden milk nice cream
- enjoy savory added to soups and curries
- Check out our blog for recipes featuring Restore Turmeric Superblend
When should I drink Restore Turmeric Superblend?
Restore Superblend is great to enjoy any time of day or night for its antioxidant and stress support. It also contains a number of botanicals commonly used in herbal medicine for digestive upset or digestive support, and adaptogens and herbs that can provide athletic support and post-workout relief from inflammation.
Where are Restore Turmeric Superblend’s key ingredients sourced from?
All of the Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs are sourced from their native growing regions:
- Turmeric (organic) — India
- Ashwagandha (organic) — India
- Astragalus (wildcrafted) — China
- Pine pollen (wildcrafted) — China
- Ginger (organic) — India
Check out our Restore Turmeric Superblend FAQ page for more info