Spice and Tea Merchants sells more than 450 of the highest-quality spices, herbs, blends, teas, soups mixes, orzo and rice, coffees and imported African products. Proprietor Nicholas Battista supports other local businesses and includes products from the Upper Peninsula and even Benzie and Grand Traverse counties. He shares recipes and special offers online at Facebook.com/SpiceAndTeaMerchantsTraverseCity.

            Turmeric, and especially its most active compound, curcumin, have many scientifically proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. Consumed daily over time, turmeric can ease joint pain and reduce overall inflammation from a wide variety of conditions. For a simple way to add turmeric to an everyday routine, they offer Turmeric Cider Rooibos tea, Turmeric Comfort Rooibos tea, Turmeric Ginger Rooibos tea, Turmeric Toddy Herbal tea, Turmeric Chai Black tea and Turmeric Truffle Pu-erh tea.

Location: 145 E. Front St., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-947-7423, email [email protected] or visit SpiceMerchants.biz.