Honoring Tradition with Every Cup
When I think about turmeric, I don’t just see a spice. I see my grandmother’s hands, stained gold from the masala dabba she kept in our family kitchen. We grew up in a small Canadian town, but when she moved in from India, she brought her traditions with her.
Warm milk infused with turmeric when we were sick, turmeric paste on scraped knees, every meal beginning with a pinch of gold from the largest compartment of her spice box.
That kitchen became our classroom. And now, through Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach, we carry that same tradition forward, sharing what real, therapeutic turmeric can do when it’s grown, prepared, and used the right way.
Why Our Turmeric Works When Others Don’t
Not all turmeric is created equal. Most store-bought turmeric is grown for color, not potency. It often contains very little curcumin—the active compound responsible for its anti-inflammatory and restorative properties—and is processed so harshly that it loses much of what makes it effective.
The turmeric we carry at Tea & Turmeric comes from a family farm in Meghalaya, India, where the Hambakla family has been growing it for generations. Every root is harvested by hand, washed gently, and dried slowly under the Himalayan sun. This careful process preserves a curcumin content of 7.3%, nearly four times higher than most turmeric on the market.
You can see it in the deep orange-gold color, smell it when you open the bag, and feel the difference when you use it.
Shop our Therapeutic Turmeric 7.3%
How to Use Turmeric the Right Way
Even the best turmeric won’t help if your body can’t absorb it. That’s where bioavailability comes in. To unlock turmeric’s full potential, you need three things:
• Black pepper to boost absorption
• Heat to release the curcumin
• Healthy fat to help it bind properly
That’s why our Golden Milk and turmeric teas are crafted with this in mind. The science backs this up: research on curcumin's effects and summaries of turmeric benefits are widely available from trusted sources like Harvard Health and the National Institutes of Health.
No guesswork. Just half a teaspoon a day, stirred into tea, added to coffee, or best made with milk of your choice on the top of the stove and sipped slowly, is enough to support your wellness.
Stories That Stay With Us
One of our customers, Paul from Minnesota, visited while in Laguna Beach. He walked in leaning on a cane and left with our therapeutic turmeric and Inflammation Fighter tea. A month later, he wrote to say he was walking more comfortably and using his cane less.
Stories like Paul’s are why people from across Southern California and beyond seek us out for our expertise and quality wellness teas.
Beyond Powder: Teas and Golden Milk
Our therapeutic 7.3% turmeric powder is just the beginning. We’ve created a full line of turmeric-based teas, as well as our Sacred Golden Milk blend, a recipe passed down by my guruji. More than a drink, it’s a ritual.
Favorites include:
• Inflammation Fighter: warming and grounding
• Golden Citrus Ginger: bright and refreshing
• Turmeric Cider: cozy with autumn spice
• Turmeric Chai: spiced and traditional
• Butterfly Garden: floral and vibrant
Every blend makes turmeric easy, enjoyable, and effective. No guessing. No gimmicks.
Questions We Hear Often
Where can I buy therapeutic turmeric near me?
Right here at Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach, on Pacific Coast Highway. We’re the only specialty shop in Orange County focused on therapeutic turmeric, sacred golden milk, and handcrafted teas. We also ship nationwide.
What’s the best turmeric for inflammation?
Golden milk is a traditional drink of warm milk, turmeric, and spices. Our Sacred Golden Milk blend is prepared from a recipe passed down through my guruji.
How much turmeric should I use daily?
Just half a teaspoon of our therapeutic turmeric is enough to support your wellness.
Is turmeric safe to take every day?
For most people, yes, but always check with your healthcare provider if you have a medical condition or are on medication.
Do you ship outside Laguna Beach?
Absolutely. We ship nationwide from teaandturmeric.com.
Visit Us in Laguna Beach or Shop Online
Tea & Turmeric is more than a shop. It’s a tradition that started in our family kitchen and now serves the Laguna Beach and Orange County community.
Stop by our shop at 1175 S Coast Hwy #104, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, breathe in the spices, and explore what real turmeric can do. Or shop online anytime at teaandturmeric.com
Because caring for yourself should feel as good as it is good for you.
P.S. This blog post is based on an episode of my podcast, "The Tea on Wellness." You can listen to the full episode and find more wellness tips and stories wherever you get your podcasts!
