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mtchyg drank Turmeric Ginger by Rishi Tea

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I’m very glad I bought myself a big tin of this a while back. I’m a big believer of turmeric and ginger for digestive aids and their anti-inflammatory properties. I actually take turmeric capsules 1-2x a day in order to help keep inflammation down from my Ulcerative Colitis.

As far as flavor goes, I understand how this one might not be for everyone. I happen to really enjoy it. I really enjoy the way the lemon and ginger interact for the dominant up front flavor while the licorice gives the throat a nice soothing sensation. The turmeric also plays a role in that it gives a certain little spice to it that only turmeric could. It is not the top note but it certainly is there.

I reached for this one because, full disclosure, I ate too many Mango Habanero wings for lunch yesterday at Buffalo Wild Wings. My stomach doesn’t like me today and drinking caffeinated tea today was not an option I was willing to indulge. This tea would seem to be perfect. Non-caffeinated AND contains ingredients that could help ease my tummy. Bingo.

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Michigander, Husband, father of three, lover of tea, books, nature, gardening, and passion. Stay at home dad currently. Previously a preschool teacher.

I have now completed some tea swaps and I am so totally up for swapping! What a cool way to connect with fellow tea lovers and try some new teas. My tea cupboard on here is woefully out of date though.

Black tea has been my go to tea for some time. Oolongs are good too but mainly roasty oolongs. I’m finding that there are some green and white teas (mostly Moonlight Whites) that impress me lately which they never used to do. I am getting into and developing a taste for Pu-erh. I have tried raw and my Ulcerative Colitis just can’t handle the roughness of it. So I stick to ripe Puerh. I am recently drinking more herbal tea or Rooibos especially STRONG ginger blends. I’m not too picky.

Some of my favorite places from which to purchase tea are Whispering Pines Tea Co, Verdant, A Quarter to Tea, Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co, Bitterleaf Tea, and Yunnan Sourcing.

Rating system:
90-100: Some of the best I’ve ever had. I’d be a fool not to keep it stocked as often as possible
80-89: A damn good tea. Not to be missed
70-79: A good tea but lacks the wow factor. More than likely a simple tea that could be an every day option
60-69: Eh. This is okay. Not swill by any means but fairly underwhelming.
50-59: Not really doing it for me. I’ll finish it but please don’t bring me any more.
Below 50: Life is too short to waste on things such as this

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