Turmeric Chai (Caffeine Free Turmeric Drink)

Took a chance and brewed this up with milk for some friends who stopped by for brunch. Smelled strongly of pepper and turmeric, and with the milk it was a beautiful creamy, buttery yellow color. Very spring-appropriate! The spices had more scent than taste, so it was very mild. I sweetened it very slightly, which I’m not sure was an improvement – it may not need any sweetness at all. That being said, I felt that it was more of a health drink (and I don’t drink tea for health reasons at all – just for flavor) than a delicious beverage. It was okay, not amazing. But I think that’s just a personal taste thing, not the fault of the tea. I think for people who love caffeine-free turmeric-based drinks, it would be a winner – it just wasn’t my thing.

Another excellent tea by the lovely Chai Brewing Company, a small business in Toronto. I know I said this during my last review of their masala chai blend; however, the owners of this company are SO nice and provide excellent customer service.

First Impressions: It smells strongly of turmeric, and then the other spices like black pepper and cardamon, are more so in the background, which makes sense since turmeric is a bold flavour/smell.

Preparation: 2 heaping tablespoons of turmeric chai, 16 oz David’s Tea nordic mug, and steeped in boiling water for 5 minutes. It steeps to a beautiful, vibrant orange.

Taste: I loved this blend. The turmeric tasted extremely fresh. There is no astringency or bitterness to this tea, but it has a kick.