Thai Ginger Root
Despite the name, this is galangal root. Expect aromatic, peppery warmth rather than ordinary ginger.
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50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
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Thai Ginger Root
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- Category
- Herbal Tea
- Price
- £3.85–£46.50
- Options
- 5 choices
Despite the familiar name, Porter Hill’s Thai Ginger Root is galangal root, not common culinary ginger. It has a brighter, more aromatic sort of heat, with citrus-like lift, a lightly piney edge and a dry peppery finish.
Choose it if you enjoy ginger’s warmth but fancy something less familiar. If you are after the rounded bite of a classic lemon-and-ginger drink, this will taste distinctly different.
Aromatic • Peppery • Citrussy
Why you’ll love it
- Naturally caffeine-free, with no tea leaf in the stated ingredient
- Single-herb character rather than a sweetened or flavoured blend
- Good plain, sharpened with lemon or softened with a little honey
Ingredient
Galangal root.
The supplier information identifies galangal but does not state a botanical species. If exact botanical identity, allergy, pregnancy, medicines or another health consideration matters to you, ask us to check the current pack before ordering and seek appropriate professional advice rather than treating this as a remedy.
Brewing guide
- Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water: Freshly boiled water (100°C)
- Time: Start at 3 minutes
Strain and taste it plain. Use a little more root or extend the next infusion if you want a stronger cup; shorten it if the peppery finish is too pronounced. A roomy basket infuser gives the cut pieces space to circulate.
Milk or ice?
It is generally best without milk, which can hide galangal’s brighter aroma. For a chilled drink, brew a little stronger, cool promptly and pour over ice.
Read the Thai Ginger Root guide for the flavour difference between galangal and common ginger, plus brewing adjustments.
Storage
Keep it sealed, cool and dry, away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.
