Loose leaf herbal tea blend with golden lemongrass, turmeric pieces, and ginger root scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Brewed turmeric lemon ginger tea in clear glass mug surrounded by fresh lemon slices and ginger root, with black pouch packaging visible in background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Turmeric Lemon Ginger loose leaf herbal tea in black canister with yellow label, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Organic Herbal Tea | Warming & Citrusy | Caffeine-Free

Organic Turmeric Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Spicy Citrus

Turmeric root, lemongrass, ginger, lemon peel, licorice, black pepper. The functional wellness tea that tastes like sunshine, not dirt.

Ingredients: Organic Turmeric Root, Organic Lemongrass, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Licorice Root, Organic Black Pepper.

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About Turmeric Lemon Ginger

The functional wellness tea that tastes bright, not muddy.

Turmeric root, lemongrass, ginger root, lemon peel, licorice root, black pepper. An herbal blend built to deliver turmeric's functional benefits without the earthy, chalky taste that makes most turmeric teas hard to finish. The lemongrass and lemon peel lift the turmeric into citrus territory. The ginger adds warmth. The licorice root adds natural sweetness. The black pepper does the bioavailability work that makes the turmeric actually absorbable.

Why black pepper belongs in the cup.

Turmeric contains curcumin, the compound herbalists and researchers care about. The problem: curcumin has low bioavailability on its own, meaning the body struggles to absorb it from the digestive tract. Black pepper contains piperine, an alkaloid that inhibits the enzymes that break down curcumin before it reaches the bloodstream. Studies show piperine increases curcumin absorption by up to 2000%. The black pepper in this blend is not a flavor accent. It is the functional ingredient that makes the turmeric work.

The golden milk tradition.

In Ayurvedic practice, turmeric gets mixed with warm milk, ghee, black pepper, and honey into a drink called "Haldi Doodh" or golden milk. The tradition understands what modern science confirmed: curcumin is fat-soluble. Adding a splash of coconut milk, oat milk, or whole milk to this tea binds the curcumin to the fat and carries it into the body. Brew the tea strong, add the milk warm, sweeten with honey if you want it. The golden milk ritual, adapted for the teapot. Warming, earthy, citrus-bright, naturally sweet.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lemongrass and fresh lemon peel, with a warm, spicy undertone from the ginger and turmeric. Smells like sunshine in a cup.

Flavor: Citrusy and warming. The lemongrass leads, the turmeric sits underneath with an earthy sweetness, the ginger adds a gentle heat. The licorice root rounds the finish with natural sweetness.

Finish: Clean and warming, with a subtle peppery tingle from the black pepper. The cup drinks refreshing, not medicinal.

Why You'll Love It

Turmeric in Ayurveda: One of the most-used herbs in traditional Indian medicine, with a history spanning over 4,000 years. Known as "Haldi" in Hindi, turmeric shows up in Ayurvedic formulations for its warming, grounding properties. The "golden milk" tradition pairs turmeric with black pepper, fat, and warming spices, a combination modern research has validated for bioavailability.

The piperine-curcumin connection: Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has poor bioavailability when consumed alone. Piperine, the alkaloid in black pepper, inhibits the enzymes that metabolize curcumin in the liver and intestines, allowing more of it to enter the bloodstream. The research on this pairing is extensive and well-documented. This blend includes black pepper for that reason.

Ginger and lemon peel: Both used in traditional herbalism as "warming" agents. Ginger supports the body's natural digestive processes. Lemon peel adds vitamin C and brightens the flavor. Together, they make the turmeric palatable and functional.

Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Turmeric Lemon Ginger

$18.00 USD

Turmeric Root

Curcuma longa

Kerala, India & Java, Indonesia

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Thailand & Sri Lanka

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Cochin, India & Shandong, China

Lemon Peel

Citrus limon

Amalfi Coast, Italy & Sicily

Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Calabria, Italy & Xinjiang, China

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Kerala, India & Kampot, Cambodia

TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Turmeric Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea

Steep golden. Sip warm.

Caffeine: None

8.0 oz

Water

212°F

Temperature

1.5 tsp

Leaf

7 min

Steep Time

Re-Steep · Up to 1×

Steep 7 minutes at full boil to fully extract the turmeric and ginger. Add a splash of coconut milk or oat milk while the tea is still warm. The fat binds to the curcumin and carries it into the body. Sweeten with honey if you want it.

Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

Golden Milk Latte

Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Strain. Add 6 ounces of steamed coconut milk or oat milk, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a pinch of cinnamon. The Ayurvedic golden milk tradition, adapted for the teapot. The fat in the milk binds to the curcumin and carries it into the body. Warming, earthy, naturally sweet.

Iced Turmeric Tonic

Cold-brew 2 teaspoons in 16 ounces of cold water for 12 hours in the fridge. Strain. Pour over ice with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a drizzle of agave or honey. The cold extraction keeps the lemongrass and lemon peel bright and drops most of the earthy turmeric notes. Drinks like a functional lemonade.

Turmeric Rice

Brew a strong batch (2 tablespoons in 16 ounces, 10 minutes). Use the strained tea as the cooking liquid for white rice or quinoa. The turmeric stains the grains golden and infuses them with a subtle, earthy flavor. The lemongrass and ginger add a fragrant undertone. Pair with roasted vegetables or grilled chicken. A Persian-style tahdig technique, borrowed for the wellness tea.

Your Questions About Turmeric Lemon Ginger, Answered.

Does this taste earthy or muddy?

No. The lemongrass and lemon peel lift the turmeric into bright, citrusy territory. The cup tastes refreshing and warming, not medicinal. The licorice root adds natural sweetness that rounds the finish. Most turmeric teas taste like dirt because they skimp on the citrus and the sweetener. This one doesn't.

Why is there black pepper in a tea?

Black pepper contains piperine, an alkaloid that increases the bioavailability of curcumin (the active compound in turmeric) by up to 2000%. Without the pepper, the body struggles to absorb the turmeric. The pepper is not a flavor accent. It is the functional ingredient that makes the turmeric work. You will taste a subtle warmth from it, but it does not make the tea spicy.

How should I drink this for maximum benefit?

Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. While the tea is still warm, add a splash of coconut milk, oat milk, or whole milk. Curcumin is fat-soluble, meaning it binds to fat and gets absorbed more efficiently. The Ayurvedic golden milk tradition understands this. Sweeten with honey if you want it. Drink it in the morning or late afternoon, ideally on an empty stomach or between meals.

Organic Turmeric Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea