GOLDEN MILK GINGER CHAI SAMPLER: INFLAMMATION

The galangal gives this a sharper bite than plain ginger tea, which I actually prefer on cold mornings. Steeping it for about five minutes brings out the cardamom and clove without turning bitter, and it's caffeine-free so I can drink a cup before bed.

I was worried turmeric would make this taste like curry powder, but the galangal and cinnamon round it out into something almost dessert-like. Been sipping a mug after dinner instead of my usual decaf, and the caffeine-free thing means I'm not wired at 10pm.

The aroma hits the moment hot water hits the cup—that ginger and clove combo is like a hug in a mug. I’ve been swapping my afternoon coffee for this caffeine-free chai and it’s genuinely calmed my evening wind-down.