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A calming guide to Thanksgiving stress relief with tea rituals, Bhramari breathwork, and simple nervous system tools from Tea and Turmeric in Laguna Beach.

Why This Episode Matters
Thanksgiving can feel like a celebration on the outside and a pressure cooker on the inside. Travel drama, crowded grocery stores, family tension, the pressure to recreate your famous dishes, and the expectation to act fine when your nervous system is anything but fine. The holidays do not just fill your calendar. They can take over your body and your breath.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I share gentle, body based practices to help you stay grounded when holiday stress starts to climb. These are simple, real tools that work even when your schedule is full and your emotions are running high. From Bhramari breathwork to calming tea rituals, you will learn ways to reset your system without needing a long morning routine or an hour of meditation.

Tools for Thanksgiving Stress Relief
Stress shows up as tight shoulders, shallow breathing, irritability, overwhelm, or feeling scattered. Holidays amplify all of that. Your body reads noise, expectations, and emotional tension as signals to brace.

In this episode, I guide you through a calming tea ritual you can use anywhere, even in the car or on your patio, and share why humming breath (Bhramari) shifts your nervous system so quickly. These practices can become small anchors you return to throughout the long holiday weekend.

What You Will Learn

• why holidays hit your nervous system so hard and how to notice the signs
• how Bhramari, the humming bee breath, quickly grounds anxiety
• a calming tea ritual you can use anywhere and in just a few minutes
• practical ways to root yourself when emotions or family dynamics spike
• how to give yourself permission to pause, step away, and reset

Local Story
Last Thanksgiving, a Laguna Beach nurse named Lisa stepped onto her patio with a cup of Stress Less tea. She took five minutes to breathe before going back inside to her full house. She told me that short pause became her reset button for the whole weekend. One small ritual, repeated gently, helped her move through the holiday with a steadier mind and a softer body.

Takeaway
When the holiday noise builds, come back to your breath and your cup. A calming blend, a slow exhale, or a few moments of humming can shift your entire system. Take a sip. Take a breath. You can move through this season with more clarity and ease than you think.

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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A clear and simple guide to brewing functional teas for stress relief, deeper sleep, and daily balance, taught by Vidya from Tea and Turmeric in Laguna Beach.

Why This Episode Matters
A lot of people drink tea for comfort, but comfort and healing are not the same. If your tea is not helping you sleep better, calm your nervous system, or feel more grounded, the problem may not be the tea itself. It may be how you are brewing it.

Functional teas work differently than regular tea. These botanical blends have been used for centuries to support mood, digestion, sleep, and emotional balance. They only reach their full potential when the brewing process protects their compounds and gives your body a chance to absorb them.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I explain what makes a tea functional, how to keep it from becoming bitter, and how to build a small daily ritual that supports your body in a deeper and more lasting way. This is tea as plant medicine rather than just a warm cup at the end of the day.

How Functional Teas Support Your Body
Each functional blend is designed with intention. Some herbs nourish the nervous system. Others help with digestion or sleep. Some support hormonal balance or emotional steadiness. When you brew these plants correctly and drink them with consistency, your body begins to respond in gentle and powerful ways.

In this episode, I walk through the brewing techniques that protect these botanicals, the timing that matters most, and why smaller amounts throughout the day can sometimes be more effective than a single strong dose. You will also hear stories from customers who used functional teas to ease anxiety, improve sleep, and rebuild resilience.

What You Will Learn

• what makes a tea functional and why these blends feel different in the body
• how to brew for maximum benefit without bitterness
• why timing and water temperature matter more than people think
• how micro dosing supports absorption and nervous system balance
• when to sip for deeper sleep or steadier stress relief
• why consistency creates results that intensity cannot

Local Story
One of our Laguna Beach regulars came in during a season of constant anxiety. She told me she had tried everything from supplements to sleep apps and nothing helped her slow down. I suggested she start with small sips of our Stress Less Tea throughout the day instead of one strong cup at night.

Two weeks later she returned and said, “I finally feel like my body remembers how to breathe again.”

Her shift inspired two of her coworkers in Newport Beach to build their own tea ritual, and now they check in with each other about their daily cups. What began as one person trying to feel steady again became a whole little wellness circle in their office.

Takeaway
Functional teas are not about fast results. They are about steady support. When you brew them with care and drink them with intention, these plants become daily allies that help your body find balance again.

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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Curious about Indian cooking but think it is too complicated. Learn simple, joyful ways to bring real Indian flavor and Ayurvedic wellness into your Orange County kitchen.

Why This Episode Matters
Indian cooking has a reputation for being complex, time consuming, or full of hard to find ingredients. The truth is that real Indian home cooking is simple, intuitive, and built on love and everyday wellbeing. Most people just need someone to show them how to begin without feeling overwhelmed.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I take you into the kitchen that shaped Tea and Turmeric. It is the same place where my grandmother Amma Amma taught me to cook with intuition, to trust the spices, and to bring attention and care into the pot. These lessons became the heart of our Indian Made Easy Kit and the foundation for our cooking classes here in Laguna Beach.

If you have wanted to cook Indian food but never knew where to start, this episode shows you how to make it joyful, nourishing, and deeply connected to Ayurvedic wisdom.

Indian Cooking Made Simple
Indian flavor comes from balance. A little heat from ginger. Warmth from turmeric. Digestive support from cumin. When you know the purpose of each spice, the process becomes natural rather than intimidating.

In this episode, I walk through our handmade blends from the Indian Made Easy Kit, including Veggie Mix and GG Mix, and explain how each blend supports both flavor and wellness. We also explore how Ayurveda uses food to calm the mind, support digestion, and build daily vitality in gentle and accessible ways.

You will also hear the story behind Amma Amma’s dal, a comforting red lentil and split mung dish taught in our Laguna Beach cooking classes and loved by families across Orange County.

What You Will Learn

• how Amma Amma’s kitchen shaped my Ayurvedic approach to cooking
• the story behind Tea and Turmeric’s Indian Made Easy Kit
• simple ways to bring Ayurveda into your daily meals without overwhelm
• a step by step guide to making comforting dal with red lentils and split mung
• the wellness power of turmeric, cumin, ginger, and everyday spices
• where to join local cooking classes and sip Pink Masala Chai in Laguna Beach

Takeaway
Indian cooking becomes easy the moment you relax into it. When you cook with intention, curiosity, and love, the spices guide you. A simple pot of dal can hold more healing than any complicated recipe.

Call to Action
Ready to cook with love and tradition? Explore the Indian Made Easy Kit or join a live Ayurvedic cooking class at Tea & Turmeric, your Laguna Beach destination for authentic Indian flavor and holistic wellness.

Local Spotlight
Tea & Turmeric — Laguna Beach’s Wellness Sanctuary 1175 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA Open 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Closed Wednesdays

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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Exhausted but wired? Discover teas and simple rituals that melt stress, quiet your mind, and guide you into deep, restorative sleep.

Episode Summary

Sleep is the number one concern people ask about and in this episode, Vidya, Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant and co-owner of Tea & Turmeric, shares natural ways to reset your sleep rhythm for deeper, more restorative rest. You’ll learn how light exposure, caffeine, alcohol, and room temperature affect your body’s ability to sleep and why consistency and a calming routine matter most.

At the heart of this episode are Tea & Turmeric’s handcrafted blends: Relaxing Herbal, Goodnight Tea, Dream Catcher, Sleepytime Moringa Hemp, and Restorative Sleep Mushroom. With organic herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, valerian, passionflower, moringa, and functional mushrooms, these teas support relaxation and a calmer nervous system so your body can repair overnight.

Listeners across Orange County and Southern California tell us these teas and rituals have helped transform restless nights into truly restorative rest.

What You’ll Learn

• Why consistent sleep is your body’s repair switch
• How light, caffeine, alcohol, and room temperature impact rest
• A nightly routine you can actually stick to
• Teas and herbs that support falling asleep and staying asleep
• What to do at 3 a.m. when you wake and can’t settle

Call to Action

Ready to reclaim your sleep? Explore our organic sleep teas online at teaandturmeric.com, or visit us in Laguna Beach to find your best-fit blend and bedtime ritual.

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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Discover how to brew loose leaf tea perfectly with simple tips that unlock flavor, health benefits, and daily rituals loved in Laguna Beach and Orange County.

Why This Episode Matters
Tea is one of the easiest wellness tools you can bring into your home, yet most people brew it in a way that dulls the flavor and blocks the benefits. Oversteeping, boiling water on delicate leaves, or using the wrong tea for the wrong moment can turn a beautiful ritual into something flat or bitter.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I guide you through the basics of choosing the right tea and brewing it correctly. We explore the traditions behind white, green, oolong, black, and herbal teas and how a few small adjustments can completely change the taste and the way your body feels.

Whether you are new to tea or want to elevate your daily ritual, this episode gives you the skills to create a cup that feels nourishing, supportive, and deeply enjoyable.

How to Brew Tea the Right Way
Each tea has its own personality. White and green teas need cooler water. Oolong wants time to wake up. Black tea loves a full, hot pour. Herbal blends often need longer steeping to release their therapeutic compounds.

Even simple changes like switching from a mug to a teapot, using a timer, or giving your tea leaves room to expand can transform your cup. In this episode, I share the brewing principles I teach in Laguna Beach, along with the tea rituals locals use to support energy, sleep, digestion, and stress relief.

What You Will Learn

• why so many people brew tea incorrectly and how to fix it
• how to pick the best tea for energy, sleep, digestion, or relaxation
• the five true teas and the unique benefits of each
• how herbal blends fit into a balanced wellness routine
• rituals and simple tea recipes popular with our Laguna Beach community

Featured Local Story
One of our regular customers walked into the shop frustrated that her favorite teas tasted bitter at home. After learning how to adjust water temperature and steeping time, she told us her nightly cup became the most calming part of her day. Her husband now requests his own pot, and their brewing ritual has become a small moment of connection they look forward to every evening.

Takeaway
A great cup of tea is not complicated. When you slow down, choose the right leaves, and brew them with care, your tea becomes a steady ritual that brings more flavor, more presence, and more balance into your day.

Learn more about tea science and Ayurveda:
    Scientific American: All Tea, From Black to Green, Comes From a Single Plant
    Harvard Health: What makes green tea so healthy?

Call to Action 
Ready to discover your next favorite cup of tea? Stop by Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach or order online. Expert blends shipped from Orange County to your home 

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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Discover how therapeutic turmeric supports wellness, inflammation relief, and gut health in Laguna Beach and Orange County.

Why This Episode Matters
Turmeric is everywhere in Southern California, but most people are not using it in a way that unlocks its real healing potential. Many grocery store turmeric powders are low quality, poorly absorbed, or missing the properties that make this spice so powerful for inflammation, digestion, and daily wellness.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I explain the difference between turmeric that tastes good and turmeric that supports the body in a meaningful way. We talk about how heat, healthy fats, and even a pinch of black pepper can dramatically boost absorption, and why our therapeutic blends became community favorites here in Laguna Beach and Orange County.

If you want turmeric to work for your joints, your gut, or your nervous system, this episode gives you the simple tweaks that actually make a difference.

How Turmeric Works in Real Life
Not all turmeric is the same. The color might look bright, but if the curcumin levels are low or the spice has been sitting on a shelf for years, the benefits will fall flat. That is why so many people try turmeric and feel nothing.

At Tea and Turmeric, we use high quality therapeutic turmeric and pair it with ingredients that help your body absorb it. In this episode, I share family rituals from South India, the kitchen techniques I learned in Kerala, and the blends people in Laguna Beach reach for when they need real support, not just flavor.

What You Will Learn

• why most grocery store turmeric lacks real healing potential
• how to boost turmeric absorption using heat, black pepper, and healthy fats
• the difference between therapeutic turmeric and capsule supplements
• rituals and recipes loved by Laguna Beach locals
• why blends like Inflammation Fighter and Golden Milk became community favorites in Orange County

Featured Local Story
Meet Paul, a visitor who stopped into our Laguna Beach shop during a hard season. He tried our therapeutic turmeric blends, felt a shift within weeks, and brought the ritual home to Minnesota. His friends and family began ordering from our Orange County shop after seeing his results, and today his hometown has its own small turmeric community that all began right here in Laguna Beach.

Takeaway
Turmeric becomes truly powerful when you use it with intention and support its absorption. A warm cup made with therapeutic quality turmeric can offer more relief than any supplement when you turn it into a daily ritual your body can rely on.

🔬 Learn more about turmeric research:
•NCCIH: Turmeric
•PubMed: Curcumin and Inflammation
•Examine.com: Turmeric Summary

Call to Action

Ready to bring turmeric’s healing magic into your daily ritual? Visit Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach or shop therapeutic blends online, shipped from Orange County to your door.

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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Discover why loose leaf tea is the healthier choice in Orange County and what you need to know about natural flavors and microplastics in tea bags.

Why This Episode Matters
Most people reach for tea bags without thinking about what is inside the bag itself. The truth is that many commercial teas contain natural flavors that are not as simple as they sound, and many tea bags contain plastic fibers that can shed into your cup. If you are trying to support your health, your hormones, or your nervous system, what carries your tea can matter just as much as the tea you choose.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I break down what natural flavors really are, why so many tea companies use them, and what the term can hide. We also talk about the growing concern around microplastics in tea bags, what the research is showing, and how you can avoid unnecessary plastic in your daily ritual without giving up convenience.

You will walk away with a clear understanding of why loose leaf tea is often the better choice for both flavor and wellness, and how to find plastic free tea bags, organic blends, and vegan friendly options in Laguna Beach, Orange County, and beyond.

Loose Leaf vs Tea Bags: What Is Really Going On
Loose leaf tea gives the leaves room to open up and release their full flavor and beneficial compounds. Many mass market tea bags, especially those with dust and fannings, are built for speed and cost, not quality. When you combine that with added natural flavors and plastic based bags, you often end up with a drink that tastes strong but does not feel clean in the body.

At Tea and Turmeric, we focus on organic loose leaf teas and plastic free tea bags because we want your ritual to support your health, not work against it. In this episode, I explain how we source, what we avoid, and how people in Laguna Beach and across OC are noticing the difference when they switch to loose leaf and safer tea bag options.

What You Will Learn

• what natural flavors really mean on a tea label and how those flavors are made
• why many tea bags contain hidden plastics and what current research suggests for our health
• practical ways to avoid microplastics in your tea without giving up convenience
• why loose leaf tea usually provides better flavor, aroma, and wellness benefits
• where to find plastic free tea bags, vegan tea blends, and organic loose leaf teas in Laguna Beach, Orange County, and Southern California

Takeaway
Healthy tea is about more than the herbs in your cup. When you choose loose leaf tea or plastic free bags and skip unnecessary natural flavors, you are choosing a cleaner ritual that respects both your body and the plants you are working with.

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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Natural stress relief, sharper focus, and better sleep. Discover how functional mushrooms are helping Orange County feel better, one cup at a time.

Why This Episode Matters
If you live in Laguna Beach or anywhere in Orange County, you have probably heard people talking about functional mushrooms for focus, energy, and stress relief. You might also feel confused about what they actually do, which ones to choose, and how to use them safely in everyday life.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, we look at some of the most talked about functional mushrooms, including Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, and Turkey Tail. We explore how they can support mental clarity, nervous system regulation, restful sleep, and long term resilience.

As the only loose leaf tea and spice shop in Orange County with its own wellness podcast, Tea and Turmeric brings you a mix of science, tradition, and local stories from right here in Laguna Beach. You will hear how real people are using mushroom teas and blends as part of their daily wellness routines.

How Functional Mushrooms Support Everyday Wellness
Functional mushrooms are not magic bullets. They work by supporting your body over time. Many of them help with stress response, inflammation, circulation, and brain health, which is why people notice clearer focus, steadier energy, and better sleep when they use them consistently.

In this episode, I share how I personally leaned on our Happy Place Mushroom Tea during a time of fatigue and emotional overload, and what shifted when I started using it in a daily ritual instead of just once in a while. We also talk about safety, dosage, and what to look for in a high quality mushroom product so you are not wasting your time or money.

What You Will Learn

•  the unique benefits of Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, and Turkey Tail for energy, focus, and rest
• how mushrooms work with your body to build resilience over time instead of acting as quick fixes
• my own experience with Happy Place Mushroom Tea and how it supported my energy and emotional balance
• what to know about safety, dosage, and quality so you actually feel results• which Tea and Turmeric blends are best suited for stress, sleep, and daily wellness support

Featured Mushroom Blends
Happy Place Mushroom Tea - Created for calm focus and stress support. This blend is ideal for people who feel mentally overloaded but still need to be clear and present during the day.

Restorative Sleep Mushroom Tea - Formulated to support deeper, more restorative sleep without grogginess the next morning. A gentle option for people whose minds will not turn off at night.

Fountain of Health Multi Mushroom Tea - A multi mushroom blend with five powerful mushrooms for all around wellness, immune support, and long term vitality.

All of our mushroom blends are organic and made only with fruiting body extracts. There are no fillers and no additives.

Takeaway
Functional mushrooms work best as quiet, daily allies, not as emergency fixes. When you bring them into a simple ritual, whether that is a morning focus cup or an evening wind down tea, they can help your body remember how to feel steady, clear, and supported again.

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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In the heart of Orange County’s wellness scene, one ancient spice is quietly changing lives. Join Vidya from Tea and Turmeric in Laguna Beach as she explores how saffron supports mood, skin, energy, and emotional balance through personal stories, new research, and simple recipes locals can actually use.

Why This Episode Matters

If you live in Laguna Beach or anywhere in Orange County, you have probably noticed saffron showing up in teas, lattes, beauty rituals, and wellness routines. Many people still do not know why saffron works or how to use it consistently enough to feel real results.

In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I explain why saffron has become one of the most requested botanicals at Tea and Turmeric. We look at its history in South Asian and Middle Eastern traditions, the growing research on mood and emotional balance, and the renewed interest from Southern California wellness seekers.

You will also hear stories from Orange County customers who turned to saffron during hard seasons and found support through a simple daily ritual. This episode blends personal memory, community impact, and science to help you understand why saffron is far more powerful than people realize.

The Story Behind Our Saffron Rituals

My relationship with saffron began when I was fifteen. I was struggling with acne scars and felt like I had tried everything. My grandmother placed a tiny pinch of saffron in my palm and taught me a family remedy that had been used for generations. The golden paste she created changed my skin and stayed with me for decades.
That moment is a big reason saffron became a cornerstone at Tea and Turmeric. Today those same rituals live on in our teas, lattes, and blends, and they have become some of the most meaningful tools for our Orange County community.

What You Will Learn

• the teenage skin struggle that made saffron a must-have in our Laguna Beach shop
• research showing saffron’s potential to support mild depressio
• why Southern California wellness seekers are turning to saffron for mood, energy, and skin support
• two exclusive saffron blends only available at our Pacific Coast Highway location
• real stories from OC customers who use saffron in their daily rituals
• simple ways to use saffron morning and night for emotional and skin support

Exclusive Saffron Recipes

Morning Revival - A warm golden saffron latte made with premium saffron and selected botanicals that help lift your mood and ease inflammation without caffeine.

Evening Restoration - A calming saffron blend that supports overnight skin repair, deeper rest, and emotional balance after long Orange County days.

Local Stories and Real Impact

“After trying everything in Orange County for my persistent low mood, I discovered Tea and Turmeric’s saffron blend. Three weeks later, friends noticed the difference before I did.” - Michelle, Newport Beach

Stories like Michelle’s remind me why this spice has been treasured for thousands of years and why it continues to make such a difference for our community today.

Takeaway
Saffron works in small and steady amounts. That is the real magic. When you make it part of your daily rhythm, it can brighten mood, support the skin, and

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.

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Discover how a South Indian family kitchen filled with chai, turmeric, and tradition sparked a wellness movement in Laguna Beach, and became the heart of Tea & Turmeric, Orange County’s trusted sanctuary for holistic living.

Why This Episode Matters
If you’re searching for real wellness in Laguna Beach or Orange County — the kind rooted in food, spices, community, and ancestral wisdom, this episode is where it begins. I’m Vidya, co-founder of Tea & Turmeric, and today I’m sharing the story behind our shop, our mission, and why we believe tea and spices are some of the most powerful tools for healing.

In this debut episode of The Tea on Wellness, you’ll hear how my South Indian heritage, childhood kitchens in Canada and Kerala, and a lifelong belief in food as medicine shaped everything we do. You’ll also learn how my sister Kavita and I built Tea & Turmeric into Laguna Beach’s wellness destination for teas, spices, Ayurveda, and mindful living, and what you can expect from future episodes of this podcast.

This episode sets the tone for what’s coming: simple rituals, nervous system support, Ayurveda you can actually use, and the healing power of everyday ingredients.

The Story Behind Tea & Turmeric
Tea & Turmeric didn’t start as a business plan. It started as a family kitchen filled with chai, turmeric, cumin, and stories. It grew from the way our grandmother taught us to cook, the way our parents leaned on food as medicine, and the way we learned to connect with our bodies through the herbs and spices we used every day.

When my sister Kavita and I opened our doors in Laguna Beach, we wanted to create a small sanctuary, a place where people could slow down, explore Ayurvedic teas and spices, and feel held by community. That intention is at the heart of every blend, every class, and now, every episode of this podcast.

What You’ll Learn

• How Tea & Turmeric began as a family story of chai, turmeric, and ancestral healing
•  How South Indian spices and Ayurveda shaped my childhood and my wellness philosophy
•  The partnership between sisters, intuition and soul meets strategy and vision
•  How we built Laguna Beach’s go-to space for loose leaf tea, spices, Ayurveda, and holistic wellness
•  What this podcast will offer: recipes, rituals, tea education, and bite-sized guidance for modern life
•  How to join a growing wellness community in Orange County

Takeaway
Wellness doesn’t start with products or trends. It starts in the kitchen, in small rituals, and in the stories we grow up with. Tea & Turmeric was built on that truth, and this podcast is here to help you bring more grounding, meaning, and plant wisdom into your everyday life.

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

If this episode brought you a little calm or clarity, tapping follow and leaving a quick review helps more people in Orange County and beyond find the show. Thank you for supporting our little wellness community.