Why immunity boosting turmeric teas are stirring up global interest.
To this day, turmeric features prominently every day in Indian life. From common cold to fever to indigestion, a glass of hot milk with turmeric powder is the ubiquitous home-made remedy in every Indian family. Even for serious ailments like diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer’s, there are turmeric-based Ayurvedic treatments.
Scientific research confirms there are over 250 compounds in turmeric. Of these, it is the volatile oils containing turmerone and the polyphenolic compounds, collectively known as curcuminoids, that are the key bioactive compounds that make turmeric such a powerful superfood with health and medicinal properties. Curcumin, a key element, is a potent antioxidant exhibiting anti-parasitic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-carcinogenic and gastro-intestinal properties in vitro.
IMMUNITY BOOSTER
While Ayurveda, the traditional practise of medicine in India, has been talking of this wonder spice for more than 5,000 years, it is only now that modern medicine, the food and cosmetic industry around the world is waking up to this immunity-boosting ingredient.
Boosting immunity during these trying times is more critical than it has ever been in the past. In the wake of COVID-19, the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) has highly recommended golden milk and turmeric for boosting and building immunity. A robust immune system ensures we have the inner resilience to protect ourselves.
We, at Vahdam Teas, have made it convenient for customers to get their dose of daily superfood – turmeric. We offer an exclusive range of certified organic and vegan turmeric teas and turmeric latte mixes. We blend premium quality Indian turmeric, considered to be the best in the world, with other healthy ingredients like ginger, ashwagandha, moringa and an array of spices which are 100 per cent natural, pure and caffeine free.
We source premium quality turmeric from the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh which are renowned for their turmeric produce. The key active ingredient of turmeric, ‘curcumin’ has multiple life-enhancing properties and is packed with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Vahdam’s turmeric range is blended with black pepper which is scientifically proven to increase curcumin’s bioabsorption significantly, thereby dramatically increasing the benefit of turmeric to one’s overall health. Several research studies have proven curcumin’s antiseptic, anti-bacterial, antiviral and pain-relieving properties.
The turmeric teas are available in loose-leaf as well as in pyramid shaped tea bags which allows the ingredients to steep and unfurl completely in hot water. These turmeric herbal infusions come with 100 per cent natural ingredients. They come in four variants: Turmeric Spiced Herbal Tea, Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea, Turmeric Ashwagandha Herbal Tea and Turmeric Moringa Herbal Tea. On the other hand, the turmeric latte mixes come in five ready-to-blend variants that can be easily brewed hot or cold with your choice of milk i.e. Turmeric Classic, Turmeric Ginger, Turmeric Ashwagandha, Turmeric Moringa and Turmeric Mushroom. These latte mixes blend premium quality Indian turmeric with other time-honoured superfoods like ginger, Ashwagandha, moringa, Reishi mushroom and an array of spices.
Post-Covid there has been a marked shift in consumer behaviour and we are seeing a growing demand for the turmeric latte range.
The author, Bala Sarda, is founder of Vahdam Tea
