Khus Sharbat

Benefits

1. The distillation process extracts real flavour from vetiver root - the deep, earthy character of khus that synthetic essence cannot replicate.
2. Completely transparent - no artificial green dye. The clourless appearance is the honest result of real botanical extraction.
3. Sweetened with Dhaaga Mishri - traditional Indian rock sugar, aligned with the Ayurvedic tradition within which khus has always been used.
4. Ayurveda's most trusted cooling botanical - vetiver root has centuries of documented use in reducing body heat and managing heat exhaustion.
5. Terpenoid compounds with anti-inflammatory activity - supported by both traditional practice and modern phytochemical research.
6. Rich in antioxidants - phytosterols and natural plant compounds in vetiver help protect against oxidative stress.
7. Supports the nervous system - vetiver has traditional use in calming the nervous system and reducing anxiety.
8. Digestive soother - traditionally used to ease acidity and settle the digestive tract.
9. Genuinely functional cooling drink - not just refreshing but substantively effective for body heat management, particularly in hot climates.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Refrigerate after opening.
• Keep the cap tightly closed.
• Use a dry spoon while serving.

Serving Ideas

• We suggest mixing 30ml sharbat with chilled water and ice. (suggested for one serving).
• Blend with soda for a summer cooler.
• Add to milk for a creamy khus drink.
• Use in mocktails and desserts.
• Serve with basil seeds for extra texture.

Q.  What is khus or vetiver?

A. Khus, also known as vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides), is a perennial grass native to India. Its roots have a distinctive earthy, cooling aroma and have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, perfumery, and traditional beverages. It is one of India's oldest and most revered cooling botanicals, particularly valued in Rajasthan and other hot-climate regions.

Q. Is the taste of khus an acquired one?

A. Khus has a distinctive earthy, woody flavour that is very different from fruit-based sharbats. Many people enjoy it immediately. Others appreciate it more with time. The depth of flavouris a mark of authenticity. If a khus sharbat tastes vaguely sweet with no earthy character, it has likely been made with synthetic essence.

Q. Why is Shiva Organic Khus Sharbat colourless ?

A. Because no artificial colouring is added. The bright green in conventional khus sharbats comes entirely from synthetic food dyes, not from vetiver root. Shiva Organic Khus Sharbat is completely colourless, which is the genuine appearance of naturally processed khus concentrate. The colour most people associate with khus is artificial.

Q.  How is the khus flavour developed without synthetic essence?

A. Conventional khus sharbats use synthetic vetiver essence for flavour and artificial green dye for colour. Shiva Organic extracts
real khus flavour through a distillation process -drawing the earthy, aromatic character directly from vetiver root material. No artificial colouring is added, so the sharbat is completely colourless. Sweetened with Dhaga Mishri, not artificial sweeteners.

Q.  What is Dhaga Mishri and why is it used?

A. Dhaga Mishri is traditional Indian thread rock sugar, minimally processed and gentler on digestion. Its clean, understated sweetness supports the natural earthy depth of vetiver without masking it.

Q.  What is the distillation process and what does it preserve?

A.  The distillation process extracts real flavour from vetiver root material - including the earthy terpenoid compounds responsible
for both khus's distinctive taste and its cooling, anti-inflammatory
properties. Synthetic essence cannot replicate these compounds. Extraction does.