Red Ginseng Tea

You’ve discovered the best Red Ginseng Tea. Also known as Asian, Korean and True Ginseng, we blend the renowned herb with the finest Green Tea to create a well-balanced infusion. Expect a taste reminiscent of earth and wood with herbaceous undertones.

Expect, too, the health benefits of Red Ginseng Tea when enjoyed on a frequent basis. We pack it by hand and fresh to order here at our Kent-based factory. 

Red Ginseng Botany and History

Red Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a slow-growing perennial from the Araliaceae (Ivy) family. It is a close relative of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and somewhat more distantly related to Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus).

The plant’s root, about 2-3 inches long (5-7½ centimetres), is the component we use to make our delicious and invigorating Red Ginseng Tea. 

This herb has been associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a holistic healing practice, for centuries. Even today, TCM considers it suitable for combating illnesses such as insomnia, heart palpitations and shortness of breath.

Additionally, according to the age-old belief system, consuming Red Ginseng Tea for erectile dysfunction and diabetes could be worthwhile. 

Red Ginseng Tea Caffeine Content

Drinking Red Ginseng Tea first thing in the morning could likewise support you through the day. The reason is the presence of caffeine in Green Tea; specifically, it has 30-mg of the stimulant per serving.

While excessive quantities could lead to some side effects of Red Ginseng Tea, a moderate amount will likely enhance focus and energy levels. Now is the time to show you how to make it. 

How to Make Red Ginseng Tea

1. Purchase a Tea Filter or Infuser (both available here).
   
   
2. Place about five grams of Tea into the accessory.
   
   
3. Boil fresh water and allow it to cool to temperatures between 75°C and 80°C.
   
   
4. Infuse for 1 to 3 minutes. Any longer and you risk creating a bitter taste. 

How to Serve: Consider honey or lemon. Alternatively, serve without additions. 

Tasting Notes: Imparts a grassy and herbaceous profile with earthy and woody notes.

Red Ginseng Tea Benefits

It’s all fair and well examining the holistic approach to Tea. But what is Red Ginseng Tea good for in the world of modern science? It appears to be quite a lot. For starters, it contains an abundance of Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-6 and C, all of which combined can provide a nutritional boost.

What’s more, and perhaps more impressively, there is preliminary evidence justifying some of TCM’s recommendations.

Erectile Dysfunction and More

According to a 2018 meta-analysis of 28 studies, the Tea could, indeed, treat erectile dysfunction. Then there is research pointing to Red Ginseng Tea Benefits for female sexual health. One 2010 study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine can explain why.

It found that 32 women volunteers experienced improved sexual functioning following three capsules of Red Ginseng Root daily compared to a placebo.

Red Ginseng Tea Good for Diabetics

Would you believe that the benefits of Red Ginseng Tea extend to diabetes? The primary contributors, according to a 2008 study, seem to be the root's capacity to improve glucose (blood sugar) levels and insulin resistance.

When it comes to Green Tea’s role, it functions on a molecular level to combat free radicals in the body. Doing so reduces the risk of developing type-2 diabetes in the first place.