Ginger tea doesn't have to taste boring or medicinal. With the right mix of spices, citrus, real tea, and Ayurvedic blends, it becomes genuinely enjoyable. Let's explore some of the most balanced ginger tea blends.
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Lemon and mint are classic partners for ginger tea. But it's also surprisingly open to more unconventional pairings. I know this because I've spent a lot of time experimenting, trying to turn ginger tea into something I actually enjoy drinking.
If you're curious about the basics, I've shared my simple ginger tea recipe in another post, along with tips on pairing it with lemon and mint.
This post here is where the flavor pairings get a little more playful.
Best Ginger Tea Blends
Now, let's take a look at some of my favorite ginger tea blends. I'm excited for you to try some of them.
CINNAMON Ginger Tea
Ginger cinnamon tea is one of the easiest ways to make ginger tea taste warmer, more rounded. Cinnamon adds a gentle sweetness and a cozy note that pairs beautifully with ginger's heat.
To make a cup of ginger cinnamon tea, simply add half a cinnamon stick (or a small pinch of ground cinnamon) to your ginger slices before pouring over boiling water. Let everything steep together for about 10 minutes.
Ginger APPLE Tea
Ginger tea also pairs wonderfully with fruit. Fresh apple slices, dried apple peel, or even a thin slice of grapefruit or orange peel add a hint of fruitiness and freshness.
These fruity additions are subtle but make the tea feel lighter and more playful.
Golden Touch: Ginger Tea With Turmeric
Ginger tea and turmeric are a natural match. Turmeric adds that beautiful golden color and a slightly earthy depth that makes ginger tea feel more grounding.
To make ginger tea with turmeric, sprinkle in just a small amount of turmeric, fresh or dried both work. A thin slice of fresh turmeric root (about the size of your thumbnail) is usually plenty. Slice it the same way you would ginger (clean both thouroughly, yet no need to peel if they are organic), add it to your cup, and steep everything together in hot water.
Turmeric can be a little bitter, so less really is more here.
If you prefer convenience, there are also ready-made ginger and turmeric tea blends available, such as those by the brand Vahdam.
GREEN Tea or BLACK Tea
Surprisingly, ginger also pairs well with real tea, both green and black.
Green tea with ginger feels rather refreshing, especially when combined with peppermint (as seen in this tea blend, again by the brand Vahdam).
Black tea with ginger, on the other hand, is deeper and more comforting. I like it with a generous splash of plant-based milk, which turns it into a chai-like cup.
Ginger MATCHA Tea
Ginger even finds its way into matcha blends. A friend once gifted me a matcha chai mix that included ginger (by the Republic of Tea), and it quickly became a favorite. The ginger adds warmth to matcha's grassy notes; it makes your morning matcha feel more rounded and energizing.
Plus: How pretty is the tin it comes in? It's too pretty to hide in a cupboard. It makes such a lovely gift for tea lovers.
AYURVEDIC Ginger Tea
Have you ever heard of Yogi Tea?
It's an organic tea brand that's available online, but also widely found in organic shops here in Germany. I always keep a few packages at home, and I'm particularly fond of the Ayurvedic blends, like the Stomach Ease variety. The tea bags also come with little uplifting messages, which I always enjoy reading.
Mixing ginger with lots of Ayurvedic spices (think coriander, cardamom, black pepper, licorice) might sound a little wild at first. But it's surprisingly delicious, especially when you refine your ayurvedic ginger tea with a small drop of your favorite vegan milk.
Sweetening Suggestions
You can opt for any sweetener you like to mellow the spiciness of ginger tea. Rice syrup or date syrup would be excellent choices.
If you're in the mood for a more fruity kind of sweetness, try adding a splash of orange juice. Yum! Yum! It turns your ginger tea into a gently sweet drink that still feels wholesome. Simply steep your ginger tea (or ginger tea blend) as usual, then add a little orange juice at a time until you reach the sweetness you like.
Enjoy,
Ramona
PS: Do you have a favorite ginger tea blend? Tell me in the comments, I'm always curious.
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