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Ginger Tea

Saenggang-cha, adrak

7.9/10 editor's score

An infusion of ginger root, made by boiling fresh slices in water. India grows the most ginger, 45% of world production in 2023.

Caffeine-freeSpicyWarming
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Tisane, not from Camellia sinensis. Based on published sources, not yet tasted.

Dried ginger, top-down

What you need

10 g dried gingerGinger Tea
300 ml water100°C
Steep 10:001 steep
InfusionCloudy pale gold
Served inMug or cup

At a glance

An infusion of ginger root, made by boiling fresh slices in water.

CaffeineCaffeine-free
Beginner fit9.5 / 10From the editor's score
HarvestYear-roundFresh root all year.
Pairs withHoney, Lemon, JujubesLess good with delicate desserts
Grown asTropical lowlandsKerala, Malabar coast
Served inMug or cupA general choice

About Ginger Tea

What sources say about the taste

Sources say it can be served with milk, orange slices or lemon 1.

01 · Aroma

First sip

Lift the cup and smell before you drink.

02 · Taste

Middle

Let it sit on the tongue for a moment.

03 · Finish

Finish

What stays after you swallow.

Hover or tap a noteBigger image and more dots mean a stronger note.

Notes and intensities are an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not our own tasting.

Where it is grown

KeralaMalabar coastINDIA
Made from
Ginger root 1
Method
Boiled fresh slices 1
Korea
Saenggang-cha 1
India
45% of world ginger 2

More from Kerala and India.

History and culture

Ginger was a favoured tea flavouring in the Tang dynasty 1.

In Korea, honey-preserved ginger is mixed with hot water 1.

Editor's score

7.9/10

Weighted across six criteria: flavour 30%, heritage 20%, availability 15%, value 15%, beginners 10%, versatility 10%.

Based on published sources, not yet tasted. Rates the plant, not a brand. How we score →

1086Flavour & complexity: 6.0Origin & heritage: 7.0Availability: 9.5Value: 9.5Beginner-friendliness: 9.5Versatility: 9.0Flavour 6.0Heritage 7.0Availability 9.5Value 9.5Beginners 9.5Versatility 9.0
Taste profile and caffeine

Profile is an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not a lab measurement or our own tasting.

Caffeine

Brewed coffee~95 mg
Black tea (average)~47 mg
Green tea (average)~28 mg
Ginger Tea0 mg

Ginger contains no caffeine. Per 8 fl oz (240 ml) cup. Coffee and tea averages from Mayo ClinicC.

Harvest calendar

Fresh ginger is available all year. Tap a month or a season.

The plant

Zingiber officinale root 2.

How it is made
01Slicing

Fresh root sliced 1.

02Boiling

Boiled in water 1.

Dry herb and infusion
Dry gingerPale yellow root slices.
LiquorCloudy pale gold.
After steeping
Wet leafSoft slices.

The colour swatch is an approximate guide, not a photograph.

Food pairings and storage

Works well

  • Honey
  • Lemon
  • Jujubes

Best avoided

  • Delicate desserts

Pairings are general suggestions from the tea's style, not tested matches.

Storage

  • Airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and moisture.
  • Dried flowers and leaves lose aroma within about a year.
  • Buy small amounts and keep away from spices and coffee, which taint the smell.
Quality and buying

Fresh, dried or honey-preserved.

Buying tips

  1. Region shown is an approximate area.
  2. Fresh is the strongest.
FAQ
Does ginger tea have caffeine?

No. It is made from ginger root.

Find it inHerbal infusionsTeas from IndiaKeralaCaffeine-freeSpicyWarming

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Ginger tea". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea
  2. Wikipedia, "Ginger". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger
  3. Mayo Clinic, "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more". www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Scores and content updated 30 Oct 2026.