Ginseng tea is a popular herbal tea in the world, especially in China with a long tradition of ginseng and tea cultures. There are various kinds of ginseng tea like fresh ginseng root tea, red ginseng root tea, ginseng leaf tea, etc.

What is ginseng tea good for?

People love ginseng tea because it is credited with a variety of health benefits, including increasing energy, fighting oxidation and inflammation in the cellular and systematic levels to promote homeostasis, promoting healthy glucose levels, supporting cognition, etc.

The pharmacologically bioactive ingredients that contribute to the healing property of ginseng are known as ginsenosides. Ginsenosides have exhibited huge health-promoting potential in recent studies.

What are the side effects of ginseng tea?

Ginseng tea is generally considered safe for consumption. Some reported side effects of ginseng tea include nervousness, insomnia, rapid heartbeat, etc.

Is it okay to drink ginseng tea every day?

Panax ginseng is a tonic with warm nature. Although it has many benefits, Panax ginseng tea is not suitable for drinking on daily basis. Long-term use of ginseng tea may cause excessive internal heat and dryness in the body. It is recommended to take ginseng tea every 3 days.

How to make ginseng tea?

1. Fresh ginseng root tea

It is not difficult to make fresh ginseng root tea. First, wash fresh ginseng, cut off small root hairs, and cut ginseng into small strips for preparation. Then bring ginseng strips in water to a boil until ginseng juice melts into water tea. Finally, add some honey into ginseng tea for a better flavor.

2. Red ginseng tea

Do not add any flavor ingredients. Boil Korean red ginseng root slices until ginseng tea turns shallow red.

3. Ginseng leaf tea

Instead of ginseng root, some people prefer ginseng leaf tea which tastes more like tea. If you feel ginseng leaf tea is insipid in smell and taste, you can add another kind of tea (green tea, red tea, etc.) to increase aroma. The making of ginseng leaf tea is simple: pour ginseng leaf tea and/or other tea in the 95°C water, close the tea bowel cap and steep for 30 minutes for tea leaves.

Does ginseng tea contain caffeine？

Because ginseng is known as an energy booster, some people will question whether ginseng contains caffeine. All ginseng species don't contain caffeine, and the active ingredients of ginseng are ginsenosides that can be used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress and enhance physical capacity/performance.

Five Best ginseng tea 

Ginseng is not a daily grocery item so it is not easy to find ginseng root or ginseng tea near your home. However, you can always find some ginseng tea in Walmart or on Amazon. Below lists the five best ginseng tea that has their own different advantages.

1. Cheong Kwan Jung Korean red ginseng tea

 Cheong Kwan Jung is a famous ginseng brand in South Korea, and its products are accredited with six-year grown ginseng. It has a variety of products lines covering supplements, tea, cosmetics, sweets, soft drinks, etc.

Cheong Kwan Jung Korean red ginseng tea takes Korean red ginseng extract and adds Jujube juice extract for better flavor, so it is marked with medium-level sweetness, and low-level bitter and nutty. It is recommended to add honey and syrup for better taste.

A box of Cheong Kwan Jung Korean red ginseng tea contains 50 small packets, and it can use for 25 days with a consumption of 2 packets per day. One box is priced at 22.58 US dollars.

Where-to-buy link: Cheong Kwan Jung Korean red ginseng tea

2. FullChea Ginseng Oolong Tea

Ginseng Oolong, known as "Lan Gui ren", is a Chinese tea originally produced in Chinese Provinces of Taiwan, Fujian, and Hainan.

FullChea Ginseng Oolong tea choose lightly oxidized Wulong tea and blend powered Panax ginseng. The tea is made from oolong tea and ginseng, and it tastes with mellowness from oolong tea as well as sweetness from ginseng. The unique flavor with endless fragrance after brewing with water makes ginseng Oolong tea popular among customers.

One pack of FullChea Ginseng Oolong tea contains 50 tea bags and tea-bag packing make it convenient to make tea and free from cleaning teapot. The price is very favorable and you can spend only 11.79 US dollars for 4 oz.

Where-to-buy link: FullChea Ginseng Oolong Tea

3. Prince Of Peace Instant Korean Panax Ginseng Tea

Prince Of Peace Instant Korean Panax Ginseng Tea is made with Korean ginseng extract and glucose and comes in instant tea crystal. It has 100 tea packets in 200 grams and it is priced at 14.90 US dollars, a very attractive price. It’s a good choice for people who love soluble powdered drinks.

Where-to-buy link: Prince Of Peace Instant Korean Panax Ginseng Tea

4. Hsu's American Ginseng tea

Hsu’s American Ginseng is a native ginseng brand in the United States, and Hsu’s American ginseng is grown in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Hsu's American ginseng features dried American ginseng root fibers (Panax quinquefolius) in tea bags, which is good news for people who love ginseng root slices. One pack of Hsu’s American ginseng has 60 tea bags and it is sold at 38 US dollars, which is more expensive than similar products, but the American ginseng roots used in tea are five-year-old and of high quality.

Where-to-buy link: Hsu's American Ginseng tea

5. Nutra Tea Ginger & Ginseng Tea

Nutra Tea Ginger & Ginseng tea is a British tea blend with ginger and ginseng. Unlike many other ginseng tea products, it comes in both ginger and ginseng and is popular among lovers of both medicinal herbs.

One pack of Nutra Tea contains 20 reusable tea bags, affordably priced at 9.99 US dollars. It is friendly for vegans and vegetarians.

Where-to-buy link: Nutra Tea Ginger & Ginseng Tea