What is a plant-based tonic?

A plant-based tonic is a beverage made with herbs, roots, spices, and other botanical ingredients. Mrs Toddy’s tonics are brewed using ingredients like turmeric, tulsi, ginseng, and lemongrass. They offer a refreshing alternative to soft drinks and synthetic beverages.

What is Jamu and how does it relate to Mrs Toddy’s?

Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal drink system made with ingredients like turmeric, ginger and tamarind. It’s been consumed for over a thousand years across Indonesia as part of daily rituals. Mrs Toddy’s was inspired by this tradition and brings a modern Australian take using natural ingredients and clean-label brewing.

What makes Mrs Toddy’s different from juice, kombucha or soda?

Mrs Toddy’s tonics are brewed, not pasteurised or fermented. They’re shelf-stable, low in sugar, and made with real botanicals. They are not fermented like kombucha, not high in sugar like juice, and not artificially flavoured or sweetened like soda.

Is Mrs Toddy’s a prebiotic soda?

While not a probiotic or fermented product, many people view Mrs Toddy’s as a natural alternative to prebiotic soda. Our ingredients like turmeric, ginger and lemongrass are well known in plant-based routines and our sparkling range offers a clean-label, sugar-free option.

Are Mrs Toddy’s tonics adaptogenic?

Yes. Our tonics include ingredients such as tulsi, ginseng and ginkgo biloba which are traditionally used in wellness systems. Many people enjoy them as part of a daily ritual.

Can I drink Mrs Toddy’s every day?

Yes. Our tonics are crafted for regular enjoyment. Many customers drink them in the morning, with meals, or as a non-alcoholic option during the day.

How do I drink it?

Drink it chilled straight from the bottle, over ice, or mixed with sparkling water or mocktails. Some people sip 50ml, others enjoy the full 250ml in one go.

What’s in each bottle?

Each blend includes a mix of plant-based ingredients like turmeric, tulsi, ginseng, ginger, lemongrass, galangal, cardamom and more. Full ingredients are listed on each label.

Where is it made?

All Mrs Toddy’s tonics are brewed and bottled in Australia.

Is it shelf-stable?

Yes. Our tonics are shelf-stable for 14 to 18 months unopened. Once opened, store in the fridge and consume within 14 days.

Do you use preservatives?

No. We don’t use artificial preservatives. Our method of brewing and bottling is designed to keep the product stable without them.

Is your tonic pasteurised?

No. We use a non-pasteurised method to preserve the natural character of our ingredients.

Is this a tea?

No. While it contains herbs like tulsi and lemongrass, Mrs Toddy’s is a brewed, ready-to-drink tonic. It’s not steeped or served hot like a tea.

Does it contain sugar?

Our tonics contain no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. They are lightly brewed and clean tasting.

Where can I buy Mrs Toddy’s?

You can buy online via our website or at select Woolworths stores across Australia. Subscriptions and multi-packs are also available.

Do you ship across Australia?

Yes. We ship nationwide within 48 hours using Aramex, Couriers Please and Fastway. Orders come with tracking.

Can I drink this while pregnant?

Some ingredients like turmeric may not be recommended during pregnancy. Please check with your healthcare provider.

How should I store it?

Store unopened bottles in a cool dry place. After opening, refrigerate and consume within 14 days.

Do adaptogens have side effects?

Everyone is different. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, check with a healthcare professional before use.

Does it contain caffeine?

No. Mrs Toddy’s tonics are caffeine-free.

 

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