By Vidya Reddy | Tea & Turmeric Co-Founder | 25+ Years of Experience in Holistic Wellness & Ayurvedic Living
If you ask us where healing really begins, we’ll tell you it’s in a grandmother’s kitchen. Ours, Amma Amma, had a way of telling stories while the chai simmered and always knew just what to cook when someone needed comfort. That spirit of care and connection became the heart of Tea & Turmeric, and now, it’s at the center of The Tea on Wellness Podcast too.
From Our Family Table to Yours
We’re Vidya and Kavita, sisters who grew up in a small Canadian town where Indian groceries were rare and every spice or tea leaf came straight from India in suitcases. After school, we’d come home to the smell of pakoras and the sound of Amma Amma’s laughter. Around the table, she shared stories from her South Indian childhood and remedies for everything from tummy aches to sleepless nights.
Those memories inspired us to create Tea & Turmeric, a shop rooted in tradition and designed to welcome tea and spice lovers from all over Southern California.
You can read more about our journey on our About Us page.
The Tea on Wellness Podcast
Not everyone can visit our shop, but we want to share the warmth and wisdom we grew up with. That’s why we created The Tea on Wellness Podcast, to share stories, recipes, and simple ways to bring Ayurveda and herbal healing into your daily life.
Episode 1: Laguna Beach’s Wellness Revolution
How Tea & Turmeric Became OC’s Healing Sanctuary
Our first episode dives into the story of how a grandmother’s kitchen and a love of wellness turned into Tea & Turmeric. You’ll hear how we built a space that blends ancient traditions with modern life and how you can bring a little of that magic into your own routines.
What you'll get from this episode:
In Episode 1 you will hear how our South Indian heritage shaped the shop and our vision, which herbal blends support sleep, digestion, energy, and focus, tips for bringing Ayurveda into your home, and the cooking secrets and spice tricks we learned from amma amma's kitchen.
Ready to listen? Tune in to Episode 1 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or find it wherever you get your podcasts.
What You’ll Find When You Visit
At Tea & Turmeric, we’ve created a welcoming space filled with over 200 loose-leaf teas and spice blends, each crafted with care. Visitors come from across Orange County and beyond to experience our unique collection and learn how to use these traditions in their own lives.
Here’s what you can explore in our Laguna Beach boutique:
· Functional teas to support digestion, sleep, energy, and focus
· Ayurvedic spice blends, including our family’s Indian Made Easy recipes
· Cooking demos and tasting classes where you can watch, learn, and savor
· Wellness workshops and tea & meditation sessions to restore balance
Everything we offer is about making ancient wisdom feel approachable, right here in your everyday life.
Plan Your Visit
Looking for a cozy spot to discover authentic teas, Ayurvedic spices, and hands-on wellness classes? You will find us in the heart of Laguna Beach, easy to reach from anywhere in Southern California.
Address: 1175 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Hours: Monday through Friday 10:30am to 6pm, Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Sundays and Wednesdays.
Come in for a cup, pick up your favorite teas and spices, or join an upcoming class.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of teas does Tea & Turmeric carry?
We carry over 200 handcrafted loose leaf teas and spice blends including functional wellness teas, Ayurvedic blends, chai, matcha, herbal teas, and spices. Everything is made in small batches with organic ingredients where possible. Come in and smell everything before you decide. That is part of the experience.
Where is Tea & Turmeric located in Laguna Beach?
We are at 1175 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, in the HIP District on Pacific Coast Highway. Easy to find and worth the drive from anywhere in Orange County.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Friday 10:30am to 6pm and Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Sundays and Wednesdays.
Do you ship outside of Laguna Beach and Orange County?
Yes. We ship nationwide at teaandturmeric.com. Everything in the shop is available online.
What is Ayurvedic tea and why does it matter?
Ayurvedic teas are herbal blends rooted in the 5,000 year old Indian system of medicine that treats food and herbs as functional tools for health. At Tea & Turmeric every blend is formulated with a specific purpose, whether that is supporting digestion, reducing inflammation, improving sleep, or calming the nervous system. Our family grew up with this tradition and it is the foundation of everything we make.
Do you offer classes and workshops?
Yes. We host cooking classes, tea and meditation sessions, and wellness workshops in our Laguna Beach shop. Check our website for the current schedule.
What is The Tea on Wellness podcast?
It is our podcast hosted by Vidya, where we share Ayurvedic wisdom, herbal wellness, family recipes, and practical daily rituals. It is the digital version of a conversation in our shop. Listen to [Episode 1](https://teaandturmeric.com/blogs/the-tea-on-wellness-podcast/tea-turmeric-laguna-beach-s-healing-spot) to hear how Tea & Turmeric began.
Can I visit if I am not from Orange County?
Absolutely. Customers drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs specifically to visit us. We are one of the only dedicated loose leaf tea and Ayurvedic spice shops in all of Southern California. If you are making the trip, come hungry for chai and curious about everything.
Come Find Us
Tea & Turmeric is at 1175 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. Monday through Friday 10:30am to 6pm, Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Sundays and Wednesdays. Come in for a cup, pick up your favorite teas and spices, or just smell everything and see what calls to you.
If you are not local, everything we carry is at teaandturmeric.com.
Originally published July 22, 2025. Updated May 2026 with expanded shop information, podcast details, and frequently asked questions.
About the Author
For more than 25 years Vidya has studied Ayurveda, formulated functional herbal teas and spice blends, and spoken with customers every day about immunity, digestion, stress, and nervous system support. She is the co-founder of Tea & Turmeric, a loose leaf tea and spice shop at 1175 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. She shares Ayurvedic wisdom and practical wellness rituals on her podcast, The Tea on Wellness.
