Ginger

History

Cultivated in tropical Asia for at least 5,000 years; one of the earliest spices traded along the Silk Road.

Folklore

Traditional welcome drinks in many cultures include a slice of ginger — a small ceremony of warmth.

Season

Harvested from tropical growing regions year-round; sweetest and juiciest when fresh.

Growing

Grow in a warm greenhouse or pot from a plump organic rhizome. Needs heat, humidity, and patience.

Culinary use

Grate fresh into tea, stir-fry, dressings, and baking. Candied ginger is a pantry treasure.

Flavor

Bright, hot, lemony, warming.

Gardening tip

In pots on a warm porch, ornamental ginger relatives thrive far outside the tropics.

A small recipe

Ginger + lemon + honey morning tonic — the traditional winter hug in a mug.

A gentle note

Very safe as a culinary spice; heartier doses may not suit those on blood thinners.

Tea pairings

• Divine Clarity
• Golden Roots