Turmeric Ginger & Lemon

Martin’s shipment of Georgian teas arrived earlier this week and yet the first cup I made from the box is this herbal teabag! I guess it’s what I needed tonight.

This is a great turmeric blend, not too strong in any dimension. There’s an earthy, spicy base of turmeric and a step up from that is a non-dominating ginger zing. I really like the level of spice — it’s not biting but presents as a playful, prickly presence. A welcome touch of acidity might be from the lemon flavor? which blends into the greener lemongrass top note, connecting with a bit of savory basil that in turn reaches down, complementing turmeric’s slightly savory character. I’d say this lives up to its name. It sure tastes and feels good.

I now regret brewing the other bag for Kiki, haha. Thank you, Martin :)

By a coincidence, I have same flavoured tea as derk had a few hours earlier. I shall send you some of those tea bags.

I wanted a simple cuppa. And this, tea bag delivers.
I have to say that turmeric is for me quite an acquired taste. I don’t mind it, but I don’t really love it. Ginger… well it is just right here to add some spicyness, but not overpowering everything (as often in tea bags). And the lemon here? Adding much needed freshness and complements well the other ingredients.

Good daily drinker. Indeed it is.