The root of the ginger plant has been used extensively in Asian cooking for thousands of years. Because it has a clean, fresh, spicy flavor that blends well with many foods, ginger has long been a favorite in tropical lands and has increased in popularity in temperate zones as well. Many people feel that ginger, although spicy, is very soothing to the stomach and can aid in digestion.
Some doctors recommend ginger for motion sickness since it can soothe without any side effects.
Cochin, a coastal town on the Arabian Sea in southern India, is in the center of one of the most famous ginger growing areas in the world. The top quality ginger from Cochin brings a premium price on world markets. To create Cochin Ginger tea, we have taken flavorful ginger and added it to a balanced blend of fine Indian and Chinese teas. The result is a spicy cup of tea with a flavor that is rich without being unpleasantly strong. Cochin Ginger tea goes well with any Asian cuisine, especially dishes with garlic or soy sauce.