Aged Black Ginger. Instant Tea

Aged Black Ginger Tea. Crafted in Japan. Instant-dissolving. Naturally Potent & Bioavailable

Lovingly grown & aged in Japan. our Aged Black Ginger is one of the best sources of Shogaol. a lesser-known natural compound of ginger. Shogaol is believed to improve circulation. leaving you with a pleasant sensation of whole-body warmth known as poka-poka (in Japanese) which can be enjoyed ANY time of day or night.

According to some studies. this special ginger possesses 300-500x the shogaol content compared to regular ginger! Enjoy hot or cold – add to anything – even a small amount will warm you to the core!

Shogaol is a type of polyphenol naturally produced by gingerand is one of the compounds responsible for thefamiliar ginger flavor. Our Aged Black Ginger ismild yet complexin flavor.and is highly enjoyable as an instant teaor even a Matcha Add-in!

It’s one of the most uniquely delicious products we’ve ever tasted & you absolutely have to try it for yourself!

How our Aged Black Ginger is Made in Japan

Our artisan partner producers in Japan craft this special ginger through a number of tedious steps. The ginger is grown on a family farm in Kagoshima. where it is also steam-dried and aged. This steam-dry aging is scientifically studied to significantly increase shogaol content by~300-500x theconcentration thanregular fresh ginger;the moist heat. specifically. triggersmuch more of this healthy compound.

After the steam-drying. the black ginger isput through a longer aging process.and ultimately is processed and packed in Okinawa to produceour proprietary instantly-dissolvinggranules which allowsyou to enjoy this potent healthbooster as an instant tea! Just like our. no additives or processing aids are used. Aged Black Ginger starts off as a striking purple root. and through the steam-drying & aging process becomes a darker. coffee-esque color.

How to Use & Serving Size

Just like matcha. ourAged Black Ginger is extremely versatile. and can be enjoyed on its own ORjust as easilyaddedto your or . smoothie. juice. or you name it!It takes only moments to mix with water. or a latte! The choice is yours 🙂

• Aminimum serving ofAged Black Gingeris 1g (about 1/2tsp)

Benefits of Aged Black Ginger

Ginger is widely studied for its therapeutic properties. but most ginger products are relatively low in the naturally-occurring shogaol. Dr. Weilsuggeststhat this black ginger is both more anti-inflammatory and greater in antioxidants than regular ginger.

The natural compounds found in Aged Black Ginger arefurther supported by new research. some of which demonstratesmechanisms of action in the body which appear to have more potent effectsfor our wellness. conferring benefits that regular ginger cannot. Aged Black Ginger may also possiblyfight against metabolic syndromes (e.g. diabetes). as well as anti-inflammatory & cardio-protective properties.

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