H-IN-014
Turmeric Ginger
Cut spice blend, from Kerala, India.
Herbal tisanes
Turmeric Ginger is strongest on spicy, aroma intensity and finish length. Typical tasting words: ginger, damp earth, black pepper, dry wood. A modern herbal blend grounded in ancient Indian Ayurvedic traditions pairing pungent ginger with earthy turmeric roots. Drunk frequently as an invigorating infusion in both traditional Indian households and modern Western wellness circles.
Also known as ginger turmeric and haldi adrak tisane.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Kerala, India
- Plant
- Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale rhizomes
- Harvest
- winter
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then cleaning, then chopping, then drying, then blending.
Caffeine
Turmeric Ginger is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 98 to 100 °C | 7 min, 10 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3.8 g | Fridge | 8 to 16 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- cold_weather
- after_dinner
- morning
Pairs with curry, pastry and breakfast_dishes. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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