QARSHI JOHAR JOSHANDA (6 PAC) Samahan-style herbal tea

What Qarshi Johar Joshanda is

Qarshi Johar Joshanda is a traditional Pakistani herbal drink in convenient single-dose sachets. It belongs to the same family of warming herbal infusions as the well-known Ceylon Samahan, and it is often chosen during cold and damp seasons when you simply want a hot, aromatic cup of something more interesting than ordinary tea.

The herbal blend

The blend is built around a combination of plants long used in South Asian and Unani herbal tradition. Typically it includes extracts such as:

• Adhatoda (Malabar nut) and hyssop — herbs traditionally associated with a clear, free-breathing feeling;
• Liquorice root and fennel — adding a soft sweetness;
• Cordia, violet and other warming herbs.

Together they give the drink its characteristic dark colour, slightly bitter-sweet taste and gentle warming sensation in the throat and chest.

How to use it

The format is practical: each sachet contains a measured portion of dry herbal granules that dissolve in hot water in seconds. No brewing, no straining, no measuring spoons — you tear open the sachet, pour it into a cup, add boiling water and, if you like, a little honey or lemon. One pack contains six sachets, which is enough to try the drink or to keep a small reserve at home or at the office for chilly evenings.

When people usually reach for it

• during the cold season, when a warm aromatic cup feels especially pleasant;
• after being outside in wind, rain or frost;
• in the evening, as a calming hot drink instead of black tea or coffee;
• as a flavourful alternative for fans of Samahan, masala chai and other Asian herbal blends.

Important notes

Joshandа has an intense herbal character, so the first cup is often a small discovery — many people add honey, ginger or a slice of lemon to round off the taste. It is a food product, not a medicine, and it is not intended to treat or prevent any condition. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medication or have a known sensitivity to liquorice or other herbs in the blend, it is wise to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your menu.