Turmeric Spiced Herbal Tea Tisane

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I’ve been putting off drinking this for some reason. There aren’t any ingredients I dislike, but I never quite felt like drinking it. Today was finally the day I tried, and….not a fan. Everything just tastes muddled and indistinct. It’s not spicy enough, it’s not citrusy enough. It just doesn’t have enough of anything to make it worth drinking.

Im a little suspicious of brands I fond on Amazon, but I decided to get the sampler pack, bonus it was on sale for only 10 Euro!! So about a euro a sample because there really isnt a lot of tea in each sample. Ive made golden milk a few times, usually with powder turmeric that tends to stay powdery. No issues with that. The scent was nice, so spicy smelling and also smells like fresh potent dried spices. You can really taste the ginger bite, the cardamom, and the black pepper. I made
Mine on the stovetop with milk and sugar and it was delicious! I would get a larger size.

Cute test tube from the tea box. The flavor is mostly turmeric and a warming ginger, but it tastes decent. The second steep was pretty good as well. I wouldn’t really seek this one out, but it was fine for what it is. The turmeric kind of got stuck in my throat at the end of the cup since the particles sort of suspend themselves in the water.

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T is for…Turmeric Spiced Herbal Tea Tisane

The strongest flavor here is actually cardamom which is a welcome surprise. Cardamom and lemongrass. A touch of earthiness from the ginger. Better than expected but not something I want more of.

Vahdam Advent Calendar – Day 3

Okay, turmeric take 2! This one is very smelly. I suppose I should say aromatic, so it doesn’t sound like a bad thing… XD It looks like there’s lemongrass here, which is interesting.

Wow, this is actually really good. I am so surprised by how much I’m enjoying it! The strongest flavor is the cardamom, but even that isn’t overpowering, it’s lovely and floral with a strong but palatable spiciness. I do get the turmeric earthiness in the background, which goes nicely with the cardamom. There’s a tiny pepper kick at the end of the sip that leaves a pleasant light tingle on my tongue while not burning my throat. I think there’s a bit of cinnamon and ginger here as well, I taste a bit of sweetness and a nice warmth. And I do get a hint of lemony-ness.

So pleased by how much this one surprised me! I could see this being a nice option to keep around if I’m craving a spicy tea that’s mellow enough to drink plain. :3

(today’s advent teas: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIVyyA6gsud/)

Adventaggedon Day 3 – Tea 2/6

This tea got a big groan from me this morning because I do not like turmeric, but it ended up being surprisingly okay for a turmeric blend – most likely because the strongest spice was actually cardamom. I do love cardamom, and I think Vahdam’s cardamom is really enjoyable in particular. That might just be my saving grace this advent season…

The other thing I got with this tea… it reminded me strongly of halva!? I don’t know what ingredient was making my brain make that connection, but it was definitely STUCK in my brain!

Today’s Advent Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWncwXAAaA/

This tea has a nice golden-brown colour to it, as well as small bits that have been left from steeping. It has a strong but pleasant taste. There is a noticeable but likeable aftertaste to the tea.

OK, folks. I’m going way off my beaten path with this one. I came across Vahdam Teas through Steepster, and I saw good things. Always excited to begin a new exploration, I decided to make them my point person for my journey through Indian teas. I snatched up NEARLY every sampler pack they had (all half price!), and waited for the goods. The only sampler I didn’t get was the one with herbal teas.

When the package arrived, I was happy to see a few extra packs of teas given as free samples. Lo and behold! three were herbal teas, and one was a scented green tea… I guess the good folks at Vahdam figured I still needed to expand my horizons!

So, here we are. I don’t drink scented teas, much less herbal tisanes, but I have to say that I am excited to go on this unexpected journey.

Alright, so diving in… The ingredients are turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, and clove. The flavors are bold and fresh – no artificial flavoring here! The turmeric is fresh and spicy, with a silkiness that is intriguing and pleasant. I was surprised at the creaminess of it – if I didn’t know better, I would swear it had milk in it. This creaminess helps deliver the spices in a restrained and sophisticated way.

The black pepper is fairly bold, but it is balanced, cutting through the heaviness of the turmeric. The cardamom adds a spicy sweetness to balance out the pepperiness, and cloves offer their sweet spiciness to add a complex finish.

That’s really all I can say. If you don’t like any of the ingredients above, you probably want to steer clear. This is an unapologetic spice experience, but it is delivered well, with quality ingredients and careful blending ratios.
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Dry herb/spice: turmeric and black pepper are apparent from the outset. Sweetness of cardamom then arrives, with spiciness of cloves at the end.

Smell: creamy and savory. Creaminess helps put turmeric in check, clove and cardamom more easily noticeable.

Taste: turmeric and black pepper are readily apparent. Very creamy and milky body that help to round out edges of the spices. Sweetness of cardamom arrives in the development. Spiciness of clove lingers in aftertaste.