Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and green tea have been in the kitchen and the medicine cupboard for centuries, long before anyone measured what was in them. These are the blends we make from them.
A cup of tea is not medicine and we are not going to pretend otherwise. What these ingredients offer is a warm, genuinely enjoyable daily habit built around plants people have leaned on for a very long time. Turmeric carries curcumin. Ginger is warming and settles the stomach. Green tea brings polyphenols. Hibiscus is tart and rich in antioxidants. The research is interesting and it is also ongoing, so we would rather tell you what is in the pouch and let you make your own call.
Where to start. Our Organic Anti Inflammatory Blend is the obvious first stop, a herb and spice blend with a proper flavour punch rather than the thin, dusty taste that turmeric blends often have. If you want it creamy, the Organic Turmeric Latte whisks into hot milk in under a minute and has no caffeine and no added sugar. If you want it spiced, Golden Turmeric Chai brings cardamom and pepper along with it.
For something lighter, Lemongrass and Ginger is zesty and warming at once and works iced as well as hot. Organic Liquorice Root is naturally sweet with no sugar in it at all, which makes it a useful base if you find turmeric heavy going. Organic Egyptian Chamomile is the gentlest of the lot. Organic Hibiscus Flower is sharp, deep red and best served over ice on a hot afternoon.
Most of these are naturally caffeine free, so an afternoon cup will not cost you your evening. Every blend on this page is hand blended in small batches at our shop in Cowaramup, from organic ingredients, and sold as loose leaf so you can see the whole root, leaf and flower rather than dust in a bag.
Brewing matters more here than with black tea. Roots and barks want water straight off the boil and a good five minutes, longer if you like it strong. Flowers and leaves want a minute off the boil. Turmeric blends are better with a little fat, so a splash of milk helps you get more out of them, and a crack of black pepper is traditional for a reason.
If you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take regular medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before making any herb a daily habit. Liquorice root in particular is not for everyone.
Common questions
What is anti inflammatory tea?
It is a general name for blends built around ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and green tea, which have a long history of traditional use and are the subject of ongoing research. It is a pleasant daily habit, not a medicine.
Which tea is best for inflammation?
Turmeric blends are the usual starting point because of curcumin. Ginger is the easiest to drink daily. Green tea suits anyone who wants a lighter cup with a little caffeine in it.
How often should I drink it?
One or two cups a day is a sensible habit. Most of these blends are caffeine free, so the timing is up to you.
Does turmeric tea need black pepper or milk?
Both help. Curcumin is fat soluble, so a splash of milk carries more of it, and piperine in black pepper is the traditional partner for the same reason.
Is it safe to drink every day?
For most people, yes. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking regular medication or living with a health condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist first. Liquorice root in particular is not for everyone.