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Ginger Root Tea | Pure Dried Ginger Tea
Warming ginger is said to aid digestion. Try sweetening with honey or add to another infusion for added zing.
Discover the powerful warmth of pure ginger root tea, a time-honoured wellness infusion that delivers authentic spicy heat and traditional digestive support. Each cup brews to a golden, warming liquor with intense ginger flavour that energises and soothes. This isn't just ginger tea - it's centuries of wellness wisdom in every invigorating sip.
Why Choose Our Ginger Root Tea:
- Pure Ginger Root: Nothing added - just premium dried ginger pieces for authentic flavour
- Traditional Wellness: Used for centuries to support digestion and overall wellbeing
- Warming & Energising: Perfect for cold New Zealand days and seasonal comfort
- Versatile Base: Excellent alone or blended with other teas for added spice
- Natural Heat: Customisable intensity - brew longer for more ginger fire
How to Brew Perfect Ginger Root Tea:
Water Temperature: 100°C (freshly boiled water)
Tea Amount: 1-2 teaspoons per cup (adjust to taste preference)
Steeping Time: 5-10 minutes (longer for stronger ginger heat)
Serving: Delicious hot or iced, pure or with honey and lemon
Pro Tip: Cover while steeping to preserve volatile oils. Start with shorter steeping time if new to ginger tea - you can always brew stronger next time.
Traditional Ginger Tea Benefits:
Ginger root tea has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Modern research suggests that it may offer several potential health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and pain, improving digestion, boosting the immune system, and protecting against chronic diseases.
- Digestive Support: Traditionally used to soothe stomach discomfort and aid digestion
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Natural compounds may help reduce inflammation
- Warming Circulation: Traditional warming herb perfect for cold weather
- Immune Support: Rich in beneficial compounds that support overall wellness
- Nausea Relief: Traditionally used to ease motion sickness and morning discomfort
*These statements reflect traditional use and are not intended as medical advice.
Ginger Tea Experience:
Flavour Profile: Intense, warming ginger heat with spicy, peppery notes and a clean, energising finish. The liquor is golden yellow with a powerful, invigorating aroma.
Authentic Intensity: Pure ginger root delivers genuine heat and traditional flavour - this is real ginger tea as nature intended, with customisable strength to suit your preference.
Seasonal Perfect: Especially welcome during New Zealand's cooler months, this warming ginger tea provides natural comfort and digestive support when you need it most.
Perfect Pairings & Occasions:
Enhance With: Local mānuka honey, fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, or crystallised ginger
Best Times: Cold mornings, after meals for digestion, during illness, winter warming rituals
Food Pairings: Ginger biscuits, dark chocolate, spiced cakes, or Asian-inspired dishes
Blending Ideas: Add to green tea for extra zing, mix with lemon tea, or combine with chai spices
Perfect For: Wellness enthusiasts, digestive support, winter warming, spice lovers, traditional medicine supporters
Storage & Freshness:
Store dried ginger root pieces in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Properly stored, ginger root maintains its potency and fiery flavour for up to 2 years. The stronger the aroma when you open the container, the fresher your ginger.
Pure Wellness: Our ginger root tea represents centuries of traditional wisdom in every cup - warming, supporting, and invigorating with authentic ginger power. New Zealand's choice for natural digestive wellness and seasonal comfort since 2005.
Brewing
Pre-heat a cup or teapot. Use 1-2 tsp per cup or 1-2 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the ginger and infuse for 7-10 minutes.
Ingredients
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t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.