Nilgiris Ginger Tea — Organic Ginger Chai from Ooty Tea Factory | OotyMade
Nilgiris Ginger Tea — Organic Ginger Chai from Ooty Tea Factory | OotyMade
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Description
In India, ginger tea is not optional. It is medicine, comfort, and ritual simultaneously.
OotyMade Nilgiris Ginger Tea is made with real dried organic ginger blended with estate-sourced Nilgiris CTC black tea. The ginger is genuine — not ginger flavouring — which is why the warmth spreads from the back of your throat and lingers. No artificial shortcuts. Just real ginger, real tea, real warmth.
🫚 REAL ORGANIC DRIED GINGER — not ginger essence or spray-applied ginger flavouring. Actual dried ginger (sonth) incorporated during tea processing. The sustained warmth it produces in the throat is unmistakably the real thing
🍃 NILGIRIS CTC BASE — the bold, bright estate tea provides structural backbone. Ginger and strong black tea are one of India's most time-tested flavour pairings — each enhances the other
🌿 ORGANIC GINGER — grown without synthetic pesticides. The ginger sourced for this blend meets organic standards — important for a product consumed daily at therapeutic levels
💊 MOST FUNCTIONAL TEA IN THE RANGE — ginger (gingerols, shogaols) is among the most researched medicinal ingredients in traditional and modern medicine. Anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, digestive, and immune-supportive properties all documented
☕ THE TRADITIONAL COLD REMEDY — brewing ginger tea stronger than usual (double strength, no milk, with honey and lemon) is among India's oldest and most trusted home remedies for cold, cough, nausea, and sore throat
Q1: What are the health benefits of ginger tea?
Ginger contains gingerols and shogaols — bioactive compounds with documented anti-inflammatory, antiemetic (anti-nausea), antimicrobial, and digestive properties. Regular ginger tea consumption has been associated with reduced nausea, improved digestion, reduced inflammation, and immune support. Combined with Nilgiris black tea polyphenols, this is one of the most functionally rich teas in the OotyMade range.
Q2: Can I drink ginger tea for a cold?
Ginger tea is one of India's oldest and most trusted remedies for cold and flu symptoms. Brew double-strength without milk. Add honey (antibacterial, throat-soothing) and a squeeze of lemon (Vitamin C). Drink warm, 3–4 cups daily. The gingerols have documented antimicrobial action; the heat and steam provide decongestant benefit; the honey soothes inflamed tissue.
Q3: Is ginger tea safe for pregnant women?
Ginger in food and beverage quantities is widely considered safe during pregnancy and has extensive traditional use for morning sickness relief. However, this tea also contains caffeine from the Nilgiris black tea base. Please consult your doctor about appropriate caffeine intake during pregnancy.
Q4: How much ginger warmth should I expect?
Noticeable but not intense. This is a blended tea designed for daily enjoyment — not a medicinal ginger shot. The warmth builds gradually in the throat after swallowing and lingers pleasantly. For more intensity, use slightly more tea powder or simmer for longer.
Q5: Is ginger tea good for digestion?
Yes — one of ginger's best-documented properties. Gingerols stimulate bile production and gastric motility, reducing bloating, gas, and discomfort after meals. A cup of OotyMade Nilgiris Ginger Tea after lunch or dinner is a traditional and scientifically supported digestive aid.
Speciality
The Nilgiris — India's Blue Mountains — grows tea at 6,000 feet above sea level, where cool year-round temperatures (15–20°C), two annual monsoons, and mineral-rich volcanic soil create growing conditions found nowhere else in India.
At this altitude, tea plants grow more slowly. Slower growth concentrates the natural compounds — polyphenols, catechins, aromatic oils — that give Nilgiris tea its characteristic brightness, natural sweetness, and clean, clear liquor.
What makes OotyMade's tea range unique is traceability. We source from named estates — Kannavarai, Homewood, Darmona, Homedale, Silver Oak — so you know exactly which garden your tea comes from. No anonymous blends. No imported material. Just the Blue Mountains.
All teas are packed fresh at source and dispatched within 48 hours of your order.
How to Prepare Tea
For Milk Chai (Traditional Indian Method)
- Add 200ml water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add 1 heaped teaspoon (3–4g) of tea powder.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes on medium heat.
- Add 50–75ml full-fat milk.
- Simmer for 1 more minute.
- Add sugar to taste, strain, and serve immediately.
For Black Tea (Plain, Without Milk)
- Heat water to 90–95°C (just below boiling).
- Add 1 teaspoon tea powder per 200ml.
- Steep for 2–3 minutes maximum.
- Strain immediately into your cup.
- Add lemon or honey if desired — never milk with black tea.
For Iced Tea
- Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons per 200ml).
- Steep for 3 minutes.
- Strain directly over a glass full of ice.
- Add lemon slices and honey.
Nilgiris tea stays crystal clear when iced — no cloudiness.
Best Paired With
Best with milk for adrak chai, or plain with honey and lemon as a therapeutic cold remedy brew.
Storage
Shelf life: 12–18 months from packing date. Store in airtight container away from light and moisture.
All tea is packed fresh at source and vacuum-sealed or airtight-sealed before dispatch.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (degrades chlorophyll and antioxidants), moisture (causes mould and off-flavours), strong odours (tea absorbs surrounding aromas rapidly), and heat above 30°C.
Best practice
Transfer to a ceramic or glass airtight container on receipt — a dedicated tea tin stored in a kitchen cabinet is ideal.
Signs of freshness
Fresh Nilgiris tea has a bright, clean aroma on opening. If the aroma has faded significantly, the tea is past its prime — though still safe to consume.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping on all orders above Rs. 2,000.
Pan-India delivery
We deliver to all 28 states and 8 union territories of India. Dispatch is within 48 hours of order confirmation.
Delivery time
Metro cities: 2–3 business days.
All other cities: 3–5 business days.
Remote areas: 5–7 business days.
Packaging
All teas are packed in sealed, moisture-proof packaging to preserve freshness during transit.
Returns policy
As a food product, we do not accept returns. If your product arrives damaged or incorrect, please WhatsApp us with a photo within 24 hours — we will arrange an immediate replacement at no cost to you.

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