Does Ginger Tea Have Caffeine?
Pure ginger tea — made from fresh or dried ginger root steeped in hot water — contains no caffeine. The confusion arises because ginger is often blended with black tea (in chai) or green tea, and those blends absolutely do contain caffeine.
Zero caffeine if the only ingredient is ginger. Check the label.
How it compares
Ginger itself is a rhizome, not a tea leaf — no caffeine. Blends marketed as 'ginger green tea' or 'ginger chai' inherit caffeine from their other ingredients. For the caffeine-free version, look for single-ingredient ginger tea or ginger-jujube-pear blends without tea leaves.
| Drink | Caffeine (mg) |
|---|---|
| Pure ginger tea (8 oz) | 0 |
| Ginger + black tea blend (8 oz) | 45 |
| Ginger chai (8 oz with milk) | 45 |
| Ginger + green tea blend (8 oz) | 30 |
Caffeine-free picks we recommend
Traditional Korean ginger, jujube, and pear tea blend. Warming, soothing, perfect for wellness and cold weather comfort.
Frequently asked
Is ginger tea safe to drink before bed?
Pure ginger tea has no caffeine, so it won't keep you awake. It's a traditional post-dinner digestive across many Asian cuisines.
How do I know if my ginger tea has caffeine?
Read the ingredients. If you see 'tea leaves,' 'black tea,' 'green tea,' or 'Camellia sinensis,' it's caffeinated. If the only ingredient is ginger (plus maybe jujube, pear, honey), it's caffeine-free.