Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enjoy the blends?
Whisk one flat teaspoon into a mug of warm milk or hot water, or take it as a shot in a little warm water. Many customers enjoy a cup once or twice a day, and it’s also lovely in porridge, yoghurt and smoothies. If you take blood-thinning or any other medication, please check with your doctor before using any turmeric product.
What is it that makes your blends better than other blends on the market and why is it more expensive?
We take great care in ensuring only the purest ingredients are used in our award-winning blends, which are all grown organically and, where possible, pesticide-free. We do not use fillers, including sugar, unlike most brands. We also check for heavy metals and other impurities. Our blends contain Lakadong turmeric, which naturally has a much higher curcumin content than other turmeric on the market (7 to 12%). As a result, the cost is higher than common turmeric varieties. We have gone to great lengths to ensure the freshness of our blends, which are lovingly made by hand and freshly blended every week. In all, this makes Turmerichai® and Turmoringa® superior in flavour and quality.
Can I have turmeric if I’m pregnant?
Turmeric has been part of everyday cooking in India for thousands of years. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please check with your doctor or midwife before adding any of our blends to your routine.
What makes Lakadong turmeric special?
Turmeric is the most studied spice in history, and curcumin is its best-known natural compound. Lakadong turmeric, grown in the hills of Meghalaya in north-east India, is prized for its naturally high curcumin content (7 to 12%), compared with as little as 0.06% to 3% in typical supermarket turmeric. You can see it in the colour: Lakadong is naturally a deep, rich orange. We blend it the traditional way, with chai spices, long pepper and coconut, just as turmeric has been enjoyed for generations.
Our blends have won multiple Great Taste Awards, and we think you’ll taste why.
How is a turmeric chai different from curcumin capsules?
Curcumin capsules contain a single compound extracted from turmeric. Our blends use the whole Lakadong turmeric root, which naturally contains curcumin alongside turmerones and many other compounds, blended with whole spices and enjoyed as a warm drink.