TÉTIQUE

Did you know that turmeric is a flowering plant in the ginger family? It's true! Curcuma longa is the scientific name for this amazing plant. For thousands of years, people have used the herbal spice known as turmeric to make tea from the plant’s rhizome stems, or its underground root system. This same type of turmeric is also used in cooking, for health purposes, in spiritual practices, and more. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian health system that also uses turmeric. Thus, you might see turmeric tea called by one of its traditional Indian names, such as haldi or manjal.   What is turmeric tea? Turmeric tea is a beverage made by combining water and either fresh or dried turmeric. It typically has a yellow, orange, or golden hue and an earthy taste that some say is both sweet and bitter. Its flavor has been likened to ginger root, which makes sense given that turmeric and ginger root come from the same plant family. Making turmeric tea is simple, and it's often sold in bags at