Roots & spice

Root and spice infusions are the most intense in the herbal category: ginger is warming and pungent; licorice root has a deep natural sweetness; turmeric is earthy and slightly bitter; ginseng is mild and slightly bitter with a long-standing functional reputation. These are frequently blended together or with true tea for chai-style preparations. They typically require longer steeping times or simmering to fully extract, and they are the herbal family most likely to influence a drink's texture or body alongside its flavor.