Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I take the blends?
The ongoing benefits of taking turmeric daily are well documented, due to its many accumulative health benefits. Studies have shown that as curcumin (the active ingredient of turmeric) stays in the bloodstream for up to 2 hours, therefore it is best to take it little and often, to maximize its potency. We suggest that you take one flat teaspoon twice a day, as a shot in warm/hot water or in a mug of milk or hot water. (Maximum 3 times a day). Please consult your doctor if you are already on blood thinners before taking any turmeric product, as turmeric is a natural blood thinner.
What is it that makes your blends better than other blends on the market and why is it more expensive?
We take great care in ensuring only the purest ingredients are used in our award-winning blends, which are all grown organically and, where possible, pesticide-free. We do not use fillers, including sugar, unlike most brands. We also check for heavy metals and other impurities. Our blends contain Lakadong turmeric, which has a much higher curcumin content than other turmeric on the market (a potent 7 to 9.9%.) As a result, the cost is higher than common turmeric varieties. We have gone to great lengths to ensure the freshness of our blends, which are lovingly made by hand, in small batches. In all, this makes Turmerichai® and Turmoringa® superior in flavour and the health benefits more powerful.
Can I have turmeric if I’m pregnant?
Women have been taking turmeric at all times of their lives in India for 1000s of years and live long healthy lives. You can take the Turmerichai® Star Latte once per day if you are pregnant, the ingredients are considered safe and beneficial during pregnancy, however, we suggest you consult your doctor.
What makes your blends anti-inflammatory?
Turmeric, which is a prominent ingredient in all of our products (and the most studied spice in history) contains curcumin, which is an active ingredient and a known anti-inflammatory. Our blends have the highest curcumin content of any other turmeric chai on the market, making it the most potent (and the most delicious in our and many others’ opinion! as the winner of multiple Great Taste Awards and Great British Food Award finalists) Using our blend of chai spices, whilst adding long pepper and coconut, symbiotically activates the curcumin, making it bioavailable. Together they become up to 2,000 times more potent because they are now easily absorbed into the bloodstream.
Consuming this daily has an accumulative effect, meaning that it becomes more beneficial with time. Other ingredients, such as the Moringa in our Turmoringa® (which is known as the miracle tree due to its numerous health benefits) are also known for their anti-inflammatory qualities.
Why are your products better than taking curcumin capsules?
Studies have shown that consuming whole turmeric extract powder can lead to greater anti-inflammatory benefits than taking curcumin supplements alone. This is likely due to the fact that turmeric contains other compounds that work in synergy with curcumin, to provide greater health benefits.