A matcha green tea with turmeric and ginger in a single pouch: organic Japanese matcha from volcanic mountain slopes, Indian Ayurvedic turmeric root at 5.5% curcumin, and warming ginger. This is where Japan meets India, stone-ground green tea and golden spice in one scoop.
Why We Blend Matcha with Turmeric and Ginger
This blend started with a simple question: what happens when you take matcha from Japan and combine it with the most revered Ayurvedic herbs from India?
The answer is something genuinely unique.
On the Japanese side, you have matcha — organic, stone-ground from shade-grown tea leaves on volcanic mountain slopes, with all the smooth umami depth and vibrant green color that Japanese matcha is known for. On the Indian side, you have turmeric — one of the most well-known traditional Ayurvedic herbs in history, a golden root used for thousands of years, with 5.5% curcumin in our formulation. And ginger — warming, bold, aromatic, a spice that bridges both traditions beautifully.
Two ancient traditions. Two different parts of Asia. Two very different flavor profiles. And somehow, they work together in a way that surprises most people who try it.
The matcha gives you smooth, clean green tea character with a creamy body. The turmeric gives you earthy, golden warmth. The ginger brings a slow-building heat that ties it all together.
Japanese matcha meets Indian Ayurveda. East meets East. And the result is a cup that is genuinely its own thing.
What Matcha Turmeric Ginger Tea Tastes Like
🍵 First sip: Smooth matcha umami — clean, grassy, and vibrant — with a golden turmeric warmth building underneath from the very first moment 🔥 Mid-palate: Ginger heat rises through the center of the cup — warming and aromatic — while the turmeric deepens into a rich, earthy spice that blends with the matcha's creamy body ✨ Finish: A lingering warmth that stays with you — the ginger and turmeric echo softly as the matcha smoothness fades clean
Tasting notes: smooth matcha umami · golden turmeric earthiness · warming ginger heat · creamy green tea body · clean lingering warmth
Our favorite preparations:
- Golden-green matcha latte — whisk with hot water, add steamed oat milk, drizzle with honey for a golden-green, creamy cup
- Traditional preparation — whisk 1 tsp with hot water (175°F) for the purest expression of the Japan-India fusion
- Morning smoothie — blend with banana, mango, coconut milk, and a touch of honey for a warming, tropical smoothie
- Iced golden matcha — whisk with warm water, pour over ice, top with cold milk — the color is stunning, green-gold in the glass
How to Make a Matcha Turmeric Ginger Latte
Traditional preparation: Sift 1 teaspoon of the powder into a cup or bowl. Add 2-3 oz of hot water (around 175°F — not boiling). Whisk vigorously until smooth and frothy. The matcha green and turmeric gold create a beautiful color in the cup. Drink immediately for the fullest flavor.
Golden-green matcha latte: Sift 1 teaspoon into a cup. Add 2 oz of hot water (175°F) and whisk until smooth. Add 6-8 oz of steamed milk — oat milk works especially well with the turmeric and ginger. The result is a creamy, golden-green latte with a warming spice backbone. Add honey if desired.
Iced golden matcha: Whisk 1 teaspoon with 2 oz of warm water until fully dissolved. Pour over a full glass of ice. Top with cold milk. The golden-green color over ice is striking, and the ginger becomes crisp and refreshing in cold format.
Smoothie blend: Add 1 teaspoon to your blender with mango, banana, coconut milk, and a drizzle of honey. The turmeric and ginger integrate beautifully with tropical fruits — warming and bright at the same time.
Our founder's cup: Whisk 1 teaspoon with hot water — no milk, no sweetener. Just the powder and water, the way our founder drinks it. You taste the full fusion: the smooth matcha, the deep turmeric, the warming ginger, the peppery finish. Two traditions in one cup.
What Makes This Matcha Blend Different
| Herbal Cup Matcha Turmeric Ginger | Typical Matcha or Turmeric Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Concept | Japan + India fusion — volcanic-soil matcha meets Ayurvedic turmeric and ginger | Single-origin matcha or turmeric alone |
| Matcha origin | Japan — organic, shade-grown, stone-ground from volcanic mountain slopes | Origin often not stated |
| Curcumin content | 5.5% curcumin in the turmeric | Most turmeric teas use 1.5% or less |
| Ginger | Organic ginger root — warming, aromatic | Amount varies by brand |
| Certification | USDA Organic | Varies |
| Format | Fine powder — versatile for lattes, smoothies, traditional, baking | Often tea bags only |
| Flavor profile | Complex: umami + earthy + warm + peppery | Simpler profile |
| Value | 2 oz pouch at accessible pricing | Varies by brand |
Details
- Type: Matcha green tea powder blend (contains caffeine)
- Size: 2 oz pouch
- Ingredients: Organic Japanese Matcha (stone-ground Organic Green Tea Leaves), Organic Turmeric Root Powder, Organic Ginger Root Powder
- Curcumin content: 5.5% curcumin in the turmeric
- Certifications: USDA Organic
- Tea bag material: N/A — loose powder in a resealable pouch
- Origin: Japanese matcha from volcanic mountain slopes + Indian Ayurvedic turmeric and ginger
- Blended in: California, USA, in an FDA-registered food facility
- Caffeine: Contains natural caffeine from matcha (green tea)
- Key botanicals: Organic Japanese matcha — shade-grown, stone-ground, volcanic-soil terroir; Organic turmeric root — 5.5% curcumin, one of the most well-known Ayurvedic herbs; Organic ginger root — a warming spice used in both Japanese and Indian traditions for centuries
Caution: Contains caffeine. This is not medical advice. Consult a health care provider prior to use. Do not use if pregnant or nursing, when you have a medical condition, or if you are using prescription drugs.
Matcha Turmeric Ginger Tea — FAQ
What does Matcha Turmeric Ginger taste like? It is a complex, layered cup. Smooth matcha umami meets earthy turmeric warmth and a slow-building ginger heat. The matcha provides a clean, creamy green tea base. The turmeric adds golden depth. The ginger brings a warming spice that ties the two traditions together. It is unlike any single-ingredient tea — the Japan-India fusion creates something genuinely new.
Do you make a matcha with ginger but no turmeric? Yes: Matcha Ginger Green Tea is Japanese green tea and matcha with ginger root, in tea bags. This pouch adds 5.5%-curcumin turmeric for a golden, earthier cup.
What is the curcumin content? The turmeric in this blend contains 5.5% curcumin; most turmeric teas use 1.5% or less. Curcumin is one of the curcuminoids naturally present in turmeric root.
Does this contain caffeine? Yes. Matcha is made from whole green tea leaves in powdered form, so this blend contains natural caffeine.
How is this different from plain matcha? Plain matcha gives you the Japanese green tea experience — umami, grassy, smooth. This blend adds the entire Indian Ayurvedic tradition on top of that: turmeric root with 5.5% curcumin and warming ginger. It is a true East-meets-East fusion in one pouch.
What is the best way to prepare it? Sift 1 teaspoon into a cup, add 2-3 oz of hot water (175°F — not boiling), and whisk until smooth and frothy. Drink it straight, or add steamed milk for a golden-green matcha latte. It also works beautifully in smoothies, especially with tropical fruits like mango and banana.
How should I store it? Keep the pouch tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use within a few months of opening for the best flavor and color.
Founder's Note
"This is two very unique teas combined into one. On the Japanese side, you have our organic matcha from the volcanic mountain slopes. On the Indian side, you have turmeric — one of the most revered herbs in Ayurveda — with ginger. The turmeric has 5.5% curcumin. The ginger adds that warmth. Japanese matcha meets Indian Ayurveda. It is a very special combination. I do not think you will find this anywhere else — not at this quality, and not at this price." — Founder of Herbal Cup Tea
More Matcha and Turmeric Blends
Love this fusion? Explore more matcha:
- Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder — pure Japanese matcha, 4 oz pouch — for when you want the classic experience
- Matcha Ashwagandha Shatavari — matcha with the "king" and "queen" of Ayurvedic herbs, ashwagandha and shatavari
Love turmeric? Try these:
- Turmeric Ginger & Black Pepper — one of our best sellers, the classic Ayurvedic golden tea with 5.5% curcumin
- Turmeric Ginger Tulsi — golden turmeric and ginger with tulsi (holy basil)
Explore the collection:
- Matcha — our matcha powders and matcha green teas
- Golden Turmeric Blends — the rest of our golden turmeric teas
Important Information
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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