{"product_id":"turmeric-ginger-tulsi","title":"Turmeric Ginger Tulsi Organic Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description hct-rich\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just another turmeric tea with a few herbs tossed in — this is a rare formula our founder spent years perfecting, built around sacred tulsi sourced from the deserts of Rajasthan, India. Organic turmeric with 5.5% curcumin, bold ginger, a pinch of black pepper, and the wana tulsi variety of holy basil — blended in our California facility into one deeply earthy, grounding cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric and ginger are powerful on their own. But this blend exists because of what we added to them — tulsi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulsi, known in the West as holy basil, is not just another herb. In India, it was the only herb allowed to be brought into the temples. It was considered sacred — grown especially for kings and royalty, reserved for those who understood its place in the tradition. For over 5,000 years, tulsi has held a singular status in Indian culture that no other herb can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder sources a specific variety — wana tulsi, combined with a second tulsi cultivar — directly from the deserts of Rajasthan, India. This is not the generic holy basil you find in mass-market blends. Desert-grown tulsi develops a deeper, more complex character — earthier, more aromatic, shaped by the extreme climate it endures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ayurvedic tradition, tulsi is paired with other herbs to complement and elevate the blend. That's exactly what it does here. The turmeric in this blend contains 5.5% curcumin — verified by independent lab testing — and the ginger and black pepper round out the formula with warmth and depth. But tulsi is the soul of this cup. It ties the blend together into something that feels whole, calm, and grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare kind of formula. Our founder created it because he believed tulsi deserved to be the star, not a footnote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'Ll Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eFirst sip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm, golden earthiness from the turmeric, immediately grounded by tulsi's smooth, herbaceous depth 🌶️ \u003cstrong\u003eMid-palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger heat rises gently, layered with tulsi's distinctive clove-like, slightly minty character ⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft peppery bite from the black pepper, fading into a long, earthy, deeply calming aftertaste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e earthy, grounding, peppery-herbaceous, warm spice, subtle clove undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur customers' favorite ways to enjoy it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain — let the tulsi and turmeric speak for themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith honey — rounds out the earthiness into something golden and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith fresh lemon — brightens the spice and lifts the herbal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs warm as possible — our founder's recommendation for this blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour freshly boiled water (200-212 F) over one tea bag. Steep 5-7 minutes. Leave the tea bag in the cup for the fullest extraction. Gently squeeze the bag before removing to release the remaining herbal extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStronger brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use two bags or steep 10+ minutes. The tulsi and turmeric only get richer the longer you steep — this is not a tea you can over-brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Tulsi Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brew one bag in a small amount of hot water. Add warm whole milk and a spoonful of honey. The tulsi transforms a simple turmeric latte into something more aromatic and complex. Enjoy 1-2 hours before winding down for the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced version:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brew two bags in a small amount of hot water. Let cool, pour over ice, add a squeeze of lemon. The cold brings out tulsi's minty undertones in a way that surprises first-time drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e As warm as possible. Drink slowly. This is a cup meant to be sat with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Tea Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHerbal Cup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Turmeric Tulsi Tea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTulsi variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWana tulsi + second cultivar from Rajasthan deserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneric holy basil, origin unspecified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurcumin content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5% (lab verified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5% or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Ayurvedic tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTulsi sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert-grown, Rajasthan, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMass-farmed, origin often unlisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea bags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompostable Abaca hemp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic-lined paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Organic + CCOF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — fully compostable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal staples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal tea (caffeine-free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea bags:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Turmeric Root, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Tulsi Leaves, Organic Black Pepper Corns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Organic, CCOF Certified, FDA Registered Facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea bag material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compostable Abaca hemp, no metal staples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlended in:\u003c\/strong\u003e California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turmeric and ginger from India; tulsi (wana tulsi variety) from Rajasthan, India; black pepper from India\/Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consult a health care provider prior to use. Do not use if pregnant or nursing, if you have a medical condition, or if you are using prescription drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the most calming tea I've ever had. The flavor is earthy and warm — I don't add anything, just drink it straight. It's become my evening ritual.\" — Verified Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I came for the turmeric but stayed for the tulsi. There's something in this blend that makes it feel more complete than other turmeric teas I've tried. Really smooth.\" — Verified Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Very earthy, very grounding. My husband says it tastes like the earth in the best way. We brew a pot every evening now.\" — Verified Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndividual results may vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFaq\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this turmeric tea different from your Turmeric Ginger \u0026amp; Black Pepper?\u003c\/strong\u003e The key difference is tulsi — sacred holy basil. Our Turmeric Ginger \u0026amp; Black Pepper is a bold, three-ingredient powerhouse. This blend adds wana tulsi from the deserts of Rajasthan, which brings a smooth, herbaceous depth and a distinctive clove-like character. If you love our original turmeric tea and want something more layered and aromatic, this is the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is tulsi, and why is it special?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is one of the most revered herbs in Indian culture. It was the only herb traditionally allowed to be brought into temples in India and was grown especially for kings and royalty. Our tulsi is the wana tulsi variety, sourced from the deserts of Rajasthan — a region known for producing deeply aromatic, high-quality tulsi. In Ayurvedic tradition, tulsi is paired with other herbs to complement and elevate the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this tea caffeine-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. All our Ayurvedic herbal blends are naturally caffeine-free. This blend is perfect for any time of day, including evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much curcumin is in the turmeric?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our turmeric contains 5.5% curcumin, verified by independent lab testing. The industry standard is approximately 1.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is black pepper included?\u003c\/strong\u003e In Ayurvedic tradition, black pepper has always been turmeric's companion. They've been brewed together in India for centuries. It also adds a subtle peppery finish to the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this tea taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, grounding, and warmly spiced. The turmeric provides a golden, earthy base, the ginger brings gentle heat, and the tulsi adds a smooth herbaceous layer with clove-like undertones. Black pepper finishes with a soft bite. It's a deeply satisfying, calming cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFOUNDER'S NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a very rare kind of tea formula that I've created. The turmeric has 5.5% curcumin, and we pair it with ginger and black pepper — as it's always been done in Ayurveda. But what makes this tea truly special is the tulsi. We procure our tulsi from the deserts of Rajasthan — it's wana tulsi combined with another tulsi variety. Tulsi was the only herb that was allowed to be brought into the temples in India. It was considered a sacred herb, grown especially for kings and royalty. When you drink this tea, you feel very calm, very relaxed. It's a very special, very earthy, very nice cup.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Founder of Herbal Cup Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Sell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove this blend? Explore the turmeric family:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/turmeric-ginger\"\u003eTurmeric Ginger \u0026amp; Black Pepper\u003c\/a\u003e — our #1 best seller, the bold original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/turmeric-cinnamon-moringa\"\u003eTurmeric Cinnamon Moringa\u003c\/a\u003e — three super herbs, warm cinnamon spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/turmeric-lemon-ginger\"\u003eTurmeric Lemon Ginger\u003c\/a\u003e — a brighter, citrus-forward take on golden turmeric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant more tulsi and Ayurvedic depth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/anti-stress-ashwagandha\"\u003eAnti-Stress Ashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e — also features tulsi alongside ashwagandha and lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maca-ashwagandha\"\u003eMaca Ashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e — bold roots with tulsi and ginger for the adventurous palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle \u0026amp; Save:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turmeric-blends\"\u003eGolden Turmeric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — our most popular turmeric blends together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/build-your-own-4\"\u003eBuild Your Own Box\u003c\/a\u003e — pick 4 teas, save 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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