Ginger Tea Blocks - Aged Ginger and Black Sugar (218 g)

$21.25

New! A delicious traditional Chinese medicinal tonic of aged ginger and unrefined black sugar. Made for us by a historic sugarcane mill that dates back to the Qing Dynasty, whose ancient production technique for these ginger tea blocks that was awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage in China.

This recipe contains two ingredients: whole ginger and unrefined black sugar, and is China Green Food Certified, grown without pesticides or chemicals.

Only aged ginger is selected for a spicier taste and greater effects. Ginger tea is a well-known immunity-boosting, inflammation-reducing, and digestion-aiding tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a nourishing drink for everyday consumption, with fat-burning, pain-reducing, and anti-nausea benefits as well.

Unlike white or brown sugar, black sugar is unrefined: it is sugar made by slow-cooking sugarcane juice. It also has a powdery texture, with a deep, complex flavor. Black sugar retains the trace minerals of sugarcane juice including potassium, iron, and calcium. Black sugar is grouped as a “warming” food in Chinese medicine and is widely used therapeutically, especially combined with ginger.

Warm Tonifying Formulas: Ginger and black sugar are often used together in tonifying formulas for their combined ability to warm and invigorate the digestive system, improve circulation, and relieve cold-induced stagnation.

Digestive Health: When combined, they are particularly useful for people with weak digestion due to cold or deficiency, as they work together to enhance digestive function and reduce bloating or discomfort.

Ginger Tea Functions:

  • Tonifies Qi and Blood: Black sugar is considered beneficial for nourishing the blood and promoting the circulation of Qi, making it useful in cases of weakness, fatigue, or insufficient blood.
  • Warms the Middle: Like ginger, black sugar is used to warm the digestive system, especially in cases of coldness and stagnation in the Spleen and Stomach.
  • Regulates Menstruation: Ginger and black sugar is often used in women’s health, especially for issues related to menstrual pain or irregular periods, as it helps to invigorate blood and improve circulation.
  • Relieves Pain: The combination is used for conditions with pain related to blood stasis or cold in the body.

China Green Food certified raw materials, grown without chemicals or pesticides. Each box is 218 grams and contains 13 individually wrapped blocks.

INSTRUCTIONSAdd a ginger tea block to a mug (150-200 ml) of boiling or very hot water to brew. Stir and enjoy. Note: our blocks are made with chunks of whole ginger, not ginger powder.

HOW TO STORE: Store in a cool, dry place away from light.