Traditional Korean Ginger Tea

[Ssanghwa Tea Room] Korean Ginger Tea (Saenggang-cha)

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Ginger tea - pronounced "Saeng-gang-cha" (생강차) - has a long history in traditional Korean herbal medicine.

It's been used for centuries in Korea to:

Ease digestive issues or discomfort - especially when feeling nauseous

Reduce inflammation in gut – ginger contains gingerols which are anti-microbial and supports a healthy microbiome

Lower blood pressure – consuming ginger on a daily basis helps to decrease the risk of hypertension

Aids in weight loss – helps to control appetite and increase thermogenesis (heat production).

Today, we introduce a traditional Ginger Tea from Ssanghwa Tea Room.

We selected this brand as it tastes amazing and it's locally made in Yangpyeong County (not mass-produced in a factory).

Importantly, this ginger tea is not overly-spicy!

The tea powder includes granules of natural honey (mixed at ratio of 85% Ginger, 15% Honey).

And it can be enjoyed by anyone in the family, including young children.

Take a close look and you'll notice that the tea is made of granules (not powder) - these granules pack a more concentrated flavor.

How are the granules made?

Korean ginger and honey are each boiled separately into a concentrated essence. The liquid extract is then dehydrated into solid form. Then grated into small, granules.

How do I make this tea?

Place 1 spoonful (measuring cup provided) of the mixture into a mug. Then pour-in ~2/3 cup of hot water. Then add more water if it tastes too strong.

We like to add-in a drizzle of honey as well - but that’s up to you.

If you’re looking for a healthy tea to drink after meals, consider a cup of soothing Korean Ginger Tea.