{"product_id":"aged-black-ginger","title":"Aged Black Ginger","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Black Ginger Tea, Crafted in Japan, Instant-dissolving, Naturally Potent \u0026amp; Bioavailable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovingly grown \u0026amp; 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 \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003epoka-poka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" (in Japanese) which can be enjoyed \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003etime of day or night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Aged Black Ginger is more pungent than regular ginger with greater anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Andrew Weil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShogaol is a type of polyphenol naturally produced by ginger and is one of the compounds responsible for the familiar ginger flavor. Our Aged Black Ginger is mild yet complex in flavor, and is highly enjoyable as an instant tea or even a \"Matcha Add-in!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's one of the most uniquely delicious products we've ever tasted \u0026amp; you absolutely have to try it for yourself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow our Aged Black Ginger is Made in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esignificantly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e increase shogaol content by ~300-500x the concentration than regular fresh ginger; the moist heat, specifically, triggers \u003cem\u003emuch more\u003c\/em\u003e of this healthy compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the steam-drying, the black ginger is put through a longer aging process, and ultimately is processed and packed in Okinawa to produce our proprietary \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003einstantly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e-dissolving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e granules which allows you to enjoy this potent health booster as an instant tea! J\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eust like our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/matcha.com\/collections\/tea\/products\/rare-okinawan-fermented-turmeric-tea-powder-instant-turmeric-granules\" title=\"ginger and turmeric linked pages\"\u003eOkinawan Fermented Turmeric\u003c\/a\u003e, no additives or processing aids are used. Aged Black Ginger starts off as a striking purple root, and through the steam-drying \u0026amp; aging process becomes a darker, coffee-\u003cem\u003eesque\u003c\/em\u003e color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use \u0026amp; Serving Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like matcha, our Aged Black Ginger is extremely versatile, and can be enjoyed on its own OR \u003cem\u003ejust as easily\u003c\/em\u003e added to your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matcha.com\/collections\/tea\"\u003edaily matcha\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/matcha.com\/collections\/tea\/products\/rare-okinawan-fermented-turmeric-tea-powder-instant-turmeric-granules\" title=\"ginger and turmeric linked pages\"\u003eturmeric\u003c\/a\u003e, smoothie, juice, or you name it! It takes only moments to mix with water, or a latte! The choice is yours :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA minimum serving of Aged Black Ginger is 1g (about 1\/2tsp) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Aged Black Ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger is widely studied for its therapeutic properties, but \u003cem\u003emost\u003c\/em\u003e ginger products are relatively low in the naturally-occurring shogaol. Dr. Weil suggests that this black ginger is both more anti-inflammatory and greater in antioxidants than regular ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural compounds found in Aged Black Ginger are further supported by new research, some of which demonstrates mechanisms of action in the body which appear to have more potent effects for our wellness, conferring benefits \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat regular ginger cannot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Aged Black Ginger may also possibly fight against metabolic syndromes (e.g. diabetes), as well as anti-inflammatory \u0026amp; cardio-protective properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e[1] Jung, M. Y., Lee, et al. (2017). Heat-induced conversion of gingerols to shogaols in ginger as affected by heat type (dry or moist heat), sample type (fresh or dried), temperature and time. Food science and biotechnology, 27(3), 687–693.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2] Semwal, R. B., Semwal, D. K., Combrinck, S., \u0026amp; Viljoen, A. M. (2015). Gingerols and shogaols: Important nutraceutical principles from ginger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhytochemistry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e117\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, 554–568.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3] \u003c\/span\u003eOk, S., \u0026amp; Jeong, W. S. (2012). Optimization of Extraction Conditions for the 6-Shogaol-rich Extract from Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreventive nutrition and food science\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e17\u003c\/i\u003e(2), 166–171.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4] \u003c\/span\u003eMao, Q. Q., Xu, X. Y., Cao, S. Y., Gan, R. Y., Corke, H., Beta, T., \u0026amp; Li, H. B. (2019). Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Ginger (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/i\u003e Roscoe). \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoods (Basel, Switzerland)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/i\u003e(6), 185. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/foods8060185\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matcha","offers":[{"title":"30g (1 x 30g)","offer_id":40142936670321,"sku":"TEA-BG-30","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g (2 x 30g)","offer_id":40142936703089,"sku":"TEA-BG-30-2X","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"-","offer_id":40142987165809,"sku":"","price":38.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1456\/8506\/files\/30g-AgedBlackGinger-Front.png?v=1700506021","url":"https:\/\/matcha.com\/products\/aged-black-ginger","provider":"Matcha.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}