FAQS

WHAT IS JAMU?+

The practice of ingesting Jamu dates back to around the time of the Buddhist empire (8AD) when Borobodur was built. Jamu has a long history with Javanese royalty. In fact, if you go to the Borobudur temple near Yogyakarta, you’ll find that some of the ancient carvings depicting people making Jamu.

The Indonesian island of Bali also has quite a long tradition with its own version of Jamu, with time-honoured recipes that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Many traditional healers will likely prescribe Jamu-based remedies, or locals will brew their own bitter Jamu loloh from leaves at home.

WHY IS MRS TODDY'S JAMU SO GOOD?+

Mrs Toddy's Jamu is a carefully crafted formula - a heated brew that allows the turmeric to be activated to its optimum level. The formula is designed to achieve the best results for your body based on our extensive research on the qualities of turmeric and ginger.

HOW MUCH DO YOU TAKE PER DAY?+

You can safely ingest the entire bottle of tonic, and it is safe.  We have designed our drinks to be enjoyed, sipped or savoured for when you need it.  Our tonics were originally designed to be a shot.  Have 50ML per day.  That theory still applies to the Recovery and Immunity Tonic.  There is over 6% of natural ingredients in each product which is natural and not pasteurised. You will gain benefit from 50ML per day if you would like to drink it in that way.

HOW LONG DOES IS LAST ?+

Our tonics have a Best Before Date of 12 months. It can be stored in the cupboard ambient for this entire time. Once opened, they require refrigeration within a few hours. The product will last 14 days opened in the refrigerator.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MRS TODDY’S TONIC & A JUICE?+

Our tonics are not cold pressed, fermented, or pasteurised. They are heated above 60 degrees in vats, which kill any bacteria and increase the potency of our botanicals, especially turmeric.

ARE TONICS BETTER FOR YOU THAN JUICES?+

Depending on the tonic and the juice! Our tonics are made in the traditional Javanese alchemy process, which has been developed over 2,000 years, and we know gets results.

HOW ARE YOU MEANT TO CONSUME THE TONICS EACH DAY?+

Our 250ML tonics can be consumed as a drink or taken in 50ML shots.

ARE ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS COMPROMISED BY THE HEAT?+

Not in our brewing process, however if overheated to pasturising temperatures then turmeric and certain other botanicals can lose their potency.

WHY IS THE SHELF LIFE SO LONG AND DO YOU USE PRESERVATIVES?+

Our long shelf life is due to our brewing process and IP system. We do not use any preservatives.

WHICH TONICS CAN YOU DRINK DURING PREGNANCY?+

Most of our tonics are OK to drink while pregnant. However, our Balian and Ubud tonics contain turmeric, so they are not recommended during pregnancy or before medical procedures due to turmeric's blood-thinning properties.

HOW IS MRS TODDY’S TONIC BEST KEPT STORED?+

Mrs Toddy’s Tonic can be kept ambient or in a fridge for 12 months unopened. Once opened, it will start to carbonate, so it needs to be refrigerated and will last two weeks before carbonation and fermentation.

SHIPPING RATES AND TIME TO SHIP+

All of our products are shipped within 48 hours by National Courier services such as: Fastway, Aramex or Couriers Please.  We provide tracking numbers with all products shipped.