I Tried Rishi Turmeric Ginger Tea, Here’s My Honest Review

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I've been living in the States for 10 years. I came here first for college, then I moved to New York, so I'm basically a New Yorker at this point. And I'm sure you've heard that we New Yorkers love a morning and night routine. . . which conveniently allows us to drink more than a couple of cups coffee day.

I may be a New Yorker now, but I'm also Turkish. When I was growing up in Turkey, tea was not negotiable – it was just part of life. But after adapting to the American way of life, I'm ashamed to admit, I went from drinking a few cups of tea a day to drinking it once every blue moon. And honestly, the tea here just doesn't compare to the tea at home (and I'm not even talking about the ritual of everyone drinking tea together as if it were water, which adds to the experience). So I slowly just let it go.

That's why when Rishi tea approached with offers of tea, I was sincerely glad to hopefully gain strength again and try a new tea company. I immediately checked their website, there are tons of options in Japanese. match (another favorite of mine as long as it's high quality and not chalky) and pairs with turmeric and ginger, cinnamon plum, earl gray lavender and even vanilla mint tea, which I've never seen before. I wanted to try everything. The website is visually pleasing and honestly, seeing the loose tea leaves made me want to start brewing immediately.

One day I received a parcel filled to the brim with Turmeric Ginger ($36), it took me about 3 to 5 minutes to make my first cup, I was so excited. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. They come individually wrapped, which I really like because it helps preserve the flavor and prevents the tea from stagnating. Plus, it just seems more hygienic.

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The tea does not contain caffeine and is very easy to prepare. Instructions are printed on each pouch, but if you purchase the loose-leaf version, you typically use 1.5 tablespoons in 12 ounces of hot water (about 200°F) and steep for 5 minutes. If you need an extra soothing cup, you can brew it stronger and longer, up to 10 minutes. They also offer Simple teapot with inserts ($29) and Leaf tea filters ($9) to make things easier. Or you can just do what I did and use pre-packaged tea bags. The good thing is that Rishi offers everything – bags, loose leaves, iced tea, concentrates, powders and much more.

What I love about Rishi Turmeric Ginger Tea

The moment I took a sip, I knew I was hooked. Personally, I love ginger—I use it in food, soups, green juices, everything. I think this is one of the best ingredients to support your health and when you combine it with turmeric, there is no going back.

What I liked about this tea is that it can be In fact strongly try ginger and turmeric. The flavor is tangy and warming, and it feels like you're fighting a cold before you even get one. The tea is subtly spicy thanks to the golden turmeric and citrusy spicy ginger that blend perfectly. Fragrant lemongrass and citrus peel add a lemon drop of sweetness that balances the heat of the turmeric. You can try the tradition of Ayurvedic mixture.

As someone with a busy schedule who can't afford to get sick, is obsessed with natural herbs, and is constantly trying to soothe my digestion (my stomach hurts). all the time), it seems this tea is about to become my best friend.

Things to consider before you try

I'm not ashamed to admit that I drank two cups in a row while working, and I could feel my digestion wakes up (if you know what I mean).

The only downside is that the tea is a little more expensive than supermarket tea options. But honestly, the strength of flavor, quality of ingredients, and transparency of supply make the price understandable if you're looking for something that resembles a treat and isn't just a random tea bag.

It's also caffeine-free, which might be a drawback for some, but I really like that I can drink it day or night without worrying about sleeping.

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Where can I buy this tea?

You can purchase it directly from Rishi Chai website or on Amazon which has a full selection from teabags and loose leaves to matcha, concentrated teas and unique blends.

Rating:

★★★★

Balim Tezel (she/her) is the shopping news editor at PS and founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.