At a glance
- Each of the 16 wrapped bags holds 1,500 mg of organic ginger rhizome and nothing else, according to the box's Supplement Facts panel.
- $5.88 on Amazon on Sep 30, 2026, shipped and sold by Amazon.com, about $0.37 per bag.
- The box is labeled "Herbal Supplement" and carries a brand structure/function statement with the FDA disclaimer. That is a labeling category, not evidence of an effect.
What the label shows
We read the box from the Amazon listing's photos (front and Supplement Facts panel), the listing text, and Traditional Medicinals' own product page, all on September 30, 2026.
| Label item | What it says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Panel type | Supplement Facts | The tea is sold as a dietary supplement rather than a conventional food, so it uses a Supplement Facts panel instead of Nutrition Facts. |
| Serving | 1 tea bag (makes 8 fl. oz.); 16 servings | One bag per cup. |
| Ingredients | Organic ginger rhizome, 1,500 mg per bag | That is the dried herb in the bag. How much of it ends up in the cup depends on steeping and is not stated. |
| Calories | 0 | No sweetener or other ingredient. |
| Net weight / count | 0.85 oz (24 g), 16 wrapped bags | 16 bags × 1,500 mg = 24 g, which matches the net weight. |
| USDA Organic | Seal on the front | The ginger is certified organic. It says nothing about strength or effects. |
| Non-GMO, Kosher | Listed in the Amazon bullets ("Non-GMO verified," "Kosher") | Credited as the listing states them; they are not visible on the front-of-box photo we examined. |
| Structure/function statement | A digestion-related banner on the front, with an asterisk | A brand statement of the kind the FDA permits on supplements, tied to the disclaimer that FDA has not evaluated it. We do not repeat it as our own. |
| Caution on the panel | Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding | Printed by the brand; see NCCIH's notes below. |
The photo in our specimen sheet is the listing's front-of-box image with the brand's banner wording removed so that our page does not repeat a health statement; nothing else on the box was altered. One listing image shows a brand panel with several other logos (Fairtrade, FairWild, Non-GMO Project and a kosher mark) that describe the company's sourcing in general. Because that panel is not tied to this box, we do not credit those seals here.
The plant behind it
Ginger is Zingiber officinale, and Traditional Medicinals' FAQ confirms it formulates its ginger teas with organic Zingiber officinale rhizome [2]. The part used is the rhizome, a knobbly underground stem often called a root. NCCIH notes that ginger is native to the warm parts of Asia and is now also grown in parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East [1]. The brand does not state where the ginger in this box was grown.
For tea, the rhizome is dried and cut into small pieces before it is packed into bags. Drying changes ginger's chemistry as well as its texture: a review by Semwal and colleagues explains that gingerols, the main pungent compounds in fresh rhizome, readily convert into shogaols when heated or dried, and shogaols give dried ginger its characteristic sharp bite [4]. That is likely part of why ginger tea tastes different from a slice of fresh ginger steeped in hot water. The brand's own tasting note is "pleasantly spicy and warming."
What the research says
Ginger has been studied a great deal, but the evidence mostly concerns ginger supplements rather than tea. NCCIH notes that many studies of ginger in people have not been of high quality and that most tested dietary supplements rather than foods [1]. A 2020 systematic review by Anh and colleagues gathered 109 randomized controlled trials of ginger across many outcomes and found that only 43 of them (39.4%) met its criterion for a high quality of evidence, with small study populations and inconsistent measurement methods among the shortcomings it listed [3].
None of that research tells you what a cup of this particular tea does. The trials generally measured ginger at set doses in capsules or extracts, while a tea bag releases an unmeasured share of its 1,500 mg into the water. We make no health suggestion for this tea. If you are curious about what the box's Supplement Facts panel and asterisked statement mean in general, our note on reading an herbal tea label explains the FDA rules behind them [5].
According to NCCIH, ginger has been used safely in many research studies as an oral dietary supplement, but it can cause side effects such as abdominal discomfort, heartburn, diarrhea, and mouth and throat irritation. NCCIH says ginger supplements during pregnancy may be safe but advises consulting a health care provider first, notes that little is known about ginger while breastfeeding, and says anyone taking medicine should talk with a provider before using ginger or other herbal products, because some herbs and medicines interact in harmful ways. The box itself asks pregnant or breastfeeding users to consult a practitioner. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before drinking it regularly if any of these apply.
Using it in an ordinary kitchen
These are handling and brewing steps, drawn from the brand's directions; they are not a promise of any result.
Keep the bags wrapped
Each bag comes in its own wrapper. Leave them sealed in the box until you use them, and store the box somewhere dry, away from the kettle's steam.
Use freshly boiled water
The brand says to pour 8 oz of freshly boiled water over one bag.
Cover and steep
Traditional Medicinals recommends covering the cup and steeping 10 to 15 minutes, then gently squeezing the bag. Longer steeping gives a stronger, spicier cup.
Mind the quantity
The brand's page suggests 1 to 2 cups a day. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication, check with a clinician first.
Replace a stale box
If an opened wrapper smells faint rather than sharp and gingery, the tea has lost flavor; check the date on the box.
Price and where it is sold
On September 30, 2026 the Amazon listing showed $5.88 for one box of 16 bags, in stock, shipped and sold by Amazon.com, about $0.37 per bag. Traditional Medicinals' own site listed a single box at $7.49 that day. The Amazon return line read "Non-returnable due to Food safety reasons," with a refund or replacement available if the item arrives damaged or defective. See the Amazon listing for the current price.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants ginger for cooking and baking will get far more use from a jar of dried ground ginger, such as the Spicely jar in the same drawer.
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who take prescription medicines, should ask a clinician or pharmacist before drinking it regularly, as both the box and NCCIH advise.
- Tea drinkers who prefer loose herbs, a blend with other ingredients, or a larger multi-box pack will want a different listing.
Sources
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH, NIH). Ginger: background, research summary and safety. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Traditional Medicinals. Product page, Ginger Tea: ingredients, species FAQ, brewing directions, price. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Anh NH, Kim SJ, Long NP, et al. Ginger on human health: a comprehensive systematic review of 109 randomized controlled trials. Nutrients. 2020;12(1):157. PMID 31935866. link
- Semwal RB, Semwal DK, Combrinck S, Viljoen AM. Gingerols and shogaols: important nutraceutical principles from ginger. Phytochemistry. 2015;117:554-68. PMID 26228533. link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Structure/function claims on dietary supplement labels and the required disclaimer. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Amazon.com. Listing B0009JQK9C: title, bullets, safety information, price, seller, return line and label photos (linked in the price section above). Accessed Sep 30, 2026.
This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Culinary amounts of common herbs and spices are different from concentrated supplements. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before using any herbal product regularly, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have an existing condition, or take medication.