Best ginger tea for holistic health benefits

From dedicated cold-pressed shots to traditional spiced cookies, ginger is renowned for adding a fiery kick to dishes and drinks.

Alongside chicken soup, ginger-infused creations is one of those things that grandmas the world over rush to prescribe at the first sniffle or cough.

The herbal root has been used for centuries for holistic healing and gastronomical innovation, yet one of its most popular and underrated uses is in premium tea blends. We spoke with Marion Mackonochie, the Herbal Science Manager at Pukka Herbs for further insight into the benefits of ginger tea.

“Ginger tea is a herbal infusion of dried or fresh ginger root, made by pouring freshly boiled water onto the chopped-up root and allowing the flavours and beneficial plant compounds to infuse into the water,” explains the expert.

“At Pukka, we harness its fiery nature in a variety of our teas, such as our warming and invigorating Three Ginger Tea and the soothing Lemon, Ginger & Manuka Honey blend”

“Ginger tea has traditionally been drunk to support digestion and ease symptoms of coughs and colds. It’s actually the fiery gingerols you find in ginger that cause that lovely warming sensation in your mouth and stomach when you drink ginger tea,” says Mackonochie, instantly relieving all those who may have believed that the all-over heat provided by even the mildest ginger infusions is some kind of allergy.

“Additionally, ginger supports circulation, helping to warm up your entire body, including cold extremities like hands and feet. This makes it an ideal choice as we transition from summer to the cooler autumn and winter months.”

“Absolutely! Ginger is a safe herb to enjoy daily and has several warming and invigorating benefits.” That means you can guzzle away on infused ginger morning, noon and night. Hurrah!

“Ginger tea can be enjoyed at any time of day, from morning to evening. Since it’s naturally caffeine-free, it won’t interfere with your sleep, making it a perfect choice for unwinding in the evening,” says Mackonochie, continuing “It’s particularly beneficial after meals to help settle your stomach or to warm you up if you’re feeling chilly. Personally, I love brewing a cup in the afternoon, especially after lunch.”

“At Pukka, our most gingery blend is Three Ginger, which is packed with spicy herbs, ginger, galangal, turmeric, and sweet liquorice. You can also enjoy ginger in our warming Lemongrass & Ginger, Lemon, Ginger & Manuka Honey, and Turmeric Active blends, all of which offer an all-around boost.”

With expert advice in mind, we’ve curated a selection of the best ginger teas for holistic health benefits below. Keep scrolling to embrace the fiery, sinus-revitalising power of the beloved root herb.