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Warming & Spicy Teas

Using herbs known to have "warming" energy, these teas and botanical blends have a spiced flavor profile.

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Get Toasty with Fragrant Spiced Teas

Masala Chai, Turmeric Ginger, even spiced blends of our classic varieties — Rishi Tea & Botanicals has the perfect tea to help you warm up in this cold weather or provide a refreshing zing to battle the heat. This selection focuses on the warming and nourishing spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and turmeric, which are often mixed with teas around the world. Whether you want a warm cup of tea to cozy up with by the fire or an invigorating brew to prepare for the day ahead, this selection of teas is sure to hit the mark no matter the season.

How to Use Warming and Spicy Teas

These teas are perfect for enjoyment at any time of day or year, featuring both high-caffeine and caffeine-free options to fit your taste. Filled with fragrant spices, these hearty and rigorous teas can hold up to long and aggressive brew times that will infuse your cup with bright aromatics and earthy florals for a well-balanced, nourishing, and warming cup of tea. We recommend referring to each product page to find the specific brewing ratio and temperature for these teas, but a good rule of thumb is to steep 2 grams of tea leaves or one tea sachet with 8 ounces of water, adjusting for taste.

FAQs

Masala Chai — which literally means mixed-spice tea — is a special preparation of black tea invented in India, with a long and rich history spanning over 5,000 years. As this tea has grown in popularity, many tea drinkers now simply refer to Masal Chai as “chai.” Traditionally, the spices in chai teas can vary from one region in India to another, but in general, the most common spices include cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.

Ginger root is full of aromatic compounds that not only trigger spice receptors on your tongue, but can also increase your blood circulation. This increase in circulation can lead to a temporary feeling of increased warmth.

Capsaicin is the chemical in peppers that makes them taste spicy. While some of the aromatics in our blends may have low amounts of capsaicin natural to the ingredient, it’s not present in high enough quantities to cause an intense spice.

Tea Blends for Any Climate

No matter the weather outside, Rishi Tea & Botanicals is certain to have a tea to fit your mood. From floral iced teas for summer days to deep and fragrant spiced teas for the cold months, Rishi Tea curates all of our offerings to provide you with an excellent and aromatic cup of tea that you won’t forget. Browse our tea store and prepare for the next season today!