Turmeric is often used as a spice in various cuisines. It is part of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family and comes predominantly from India. For thousands of years, the benefits of turmeric spices and teas have been harnessed in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.

Many teas are made of dried leaves, but turmeric tea is made by brewing grated, dried, or powdered turmeric. It is a desirable tea because it contains high amounts of curcumin, a chemical compound known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Experts recommend consuming turmeric with black pepper since it can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by up to 2000%.1

You can make turmeric yourself by brewing fresh turmeric in hot water. You can also buy turmeric tea in tea bags or loose tea. In loose teas, turmeric is often blended with other spices like ginger, black pepper, cardamom, and cloves.

Turmeric tea is widely available and can be purchased online or in most grocery stores. Experts recommend checking the ingredients list of turmeric tea blends or powders—avoid turmeric products with low-quality fillers and dyes.

So how to steep it? To make it hot, add two teaspoons of loose leaf tea for every 12 oz. (350 ml) of water into your infuser of choice. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes using 100 degrees Celsius water. Once steeping has completed, remove the infuser and enjoy!

To make this as an iced tea, add two teaspoons of loose leaf tea for every 90 oz. (263 ml) of water. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes using 100 degrees Celsius water. Once steeping has completed, remove the infuser, pour over ice and enjoy.

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Turmeric has various compounds of which Curcumin is the main active ingredient. Research has found out that apart from aesthetic functions, it has a very strong anti-inflammatory potential. It is a bioactive substance which targets inflammation at the molecular level, helping reduce it significantly. Turmeric may be said to help digestion and aid in weight loss and control, making Turmeric Tea a widely favourite drink by people across the globe. Curcumin in Turmeric Tea may also be said to boost the body’s antioxidant enzymes, and stimulate one’s natural defense against both common infections like cold and coughs and serious diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and heart problems.

Revered for its anti-inflammatory properties, and long-list of health benefits including a rich dose of antioxidants, turmeric is the spice of life. That is why we at Hana Tea House have a line of teas and herbal tisanes devoted to the savory bright yellow root as their base. Turmeric has a laundry list of health benefits including the potential to prevent heart disease and cancer, help improve symptoms of depression, and much more. Enjoy several caffeinated and non-caffeinated tea blends, each meant to highlight and complement turmeric's unique flavor profile in a different way. Browse our line of quality and organic teas today!

Our Turmeric Tea has turmeric rhizome which has a constituent called curcumin, which is important to lending its warm, bitter taste as well as its deep orange-yellow colour.

You can once check with your doctor before adding turmeric tea to your diet if you have any chronic disease. Also, discontinue its use if you face any problem and do not over-consume this tea.