Tea with Ginger : 5 Recipes, Benefits and Mistakes to Avoid

The ginger tea is the most consumed health drink in the world after water and classic tea. Simple to prepare and benefits multiple, here's how to make the perfect ginger tea — and the mistakes everyone makes.

Basic recipe: the perfect ginger tea

1. Peel and grate 10-15 g of fresh ginger (a piece of ~2 cm)
2. Boil 300 ml of water
3. Add the ginger, cover and leave to infuse 10-15 minutes (no less!)
4. Filter, add honey and/or lemon to taste

5 variations to never get bored

1. Ginger-lemon-honey tea (the classic)

The basic recipe + juice of half a lemon + 2 tbsp. of honey. Perfect in the morning or against cold.

2. Ginger-cinnamon tea

Add 1 cinnamon stick to the infusion. Cinnamon enhances the effect on blood sugar and adds spicy sweetness. Ideal in the afternoon.

3. Ginger-mint tea (summer)

Infuse the ginger, let cool, add fresh mint leaves and ice cubes. Refreshing and digestive.

4. Ginger tea-turmeric (golden tea)

Add ½ tsp. of turmeric-black-pepper-synergy-benefits">turmeric and a pinch of black pepper. The synergy anti-inflammatory-complete-guide-ginger-turmeric-2026">most powerful anti-inflammatory in a cup.

5. Ginger-apple tea

Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Leave to infuse for 15 min. Sweet and fruity, perfect for ginger beginners.

The 5 mistakes everyone makes

1. ❌ Infuse for only 3-5 minutes : gingerols need 10-15 min to be extracted. A short infusion = hot flavored water, not a therapeutic tea.
2. ❌ Use boiling water directly : let the water cool 1-2 min after boiling. Water at 90-95°C extracts compounds better without degrading them.
3. ❌ Add too little ginger : 2-3 thin slices are not enough. Use at least 10 g (preferably grated, for more extraction surface).
4. ❌ Discard the ginger after infusion : you can reinfuse it a 2nd time (15-20 min the 2nd time). Or eat it — it still contains fiber and active compounds.
5. ❌ Drink just before bedtime : ginger is slightly stimulating. Drink your last tea 2-3 hours before sleeping.

When to Drink Ginger Tea

Timing	Recommended variant	Main benefit
Morning	Ginger-lemon-honey	Energy, immunity
After meal	Classic Ginger	bloating-natural-remedy-2026">Digestion
Afternoon	Ginger-cinnamon	Energy without caffeine
Evening (2 hours before bed)	Ginger-turmeric	Anti-inflammatory, relaxation

Ginger tea vs ginger shot

Tea is a gentle, hydrating form, ideal for enjoyment and regular intake. The ginger shot like INTI is more focused and faster — perfect when time is short. The ideal: combine the two.

FAQ — Ginger Tea