Tea. Somehow, this one-syllable drink has become woven into the fabric of Bengali life. Reaching for a cup of tea, with or without reason, has become second nature for many. Among the most familiar varieties is probably ginger tea. It is widely used as a home remedy for stomach trouble, but its benefits don’t end there. Research suggests ginger may aid digestion, and some studies have explored its potential role in weight management. If you are considering adding ginger tea to your daily routine, it is worth knowing what the research actually says about its benefits, and the best time to drink it. Here is what we know.
Ginger speeds up digestion
Ginger is associated with good digestion. Ginger tea acts as a digestive tonic that can improve stomach motility and help ease digestive discomfort, largely because of its effect on how food moves through the stomach. A small randomized, double-blind study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology found that ginger sped up stomach-emptying in people with functional dyspepsia. However, the researchers did not observe much improvement in overall gastrointestinal symptoms.
May help ease bloating
If that heavy, uncomfortable feeling after eating is your main concern, ginger may help, thanks partly to its effect on digestive-tract movement. A 2011 clinical trial involving 126 people with functional dyspepsia found that a supplement containing ginger and artichoke extract eased symptoms such as bloating, nausea, a feeling of fullness, and epigastric pain, compared with a placebo. That study, however, used a supplement combining ginger and artichoke extract, not a simple cup of ginger tea, so its findings should not be taken as proof that a homemade tea would have the same effect.
Can it really help you lose weight?
This is where the claim needs some context. Ginger tea itself is not a weight-loss treatment, though research on ginger supplements has produced some promising results.
A 2025 review published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that ginger supplements meaningfully reduced waist circumference and body fat. However, they did not significantly reduce overall body weight or BMI. The researchers concluded that more evidence is needed before any firm conclusions can be drawn. So while ginger tea may have a place in a weight-management routine, it should not be regarded as a fat-burning drink.
Morning or night: when should you drink it?
There is no strong evidence that drinking ginger tea at night is better than in the morning for its digestive or weight-related effects. If you want to make it part of your routine, drinking it after meals, or whenever you typically experience digestive discomfort, is a reasonable approach.
If you drink it at night, opt for a simple ginger infusion rather than ginger tea made with tea leaves, particularly if caffeine affects your sleep. Steep fresh ginger slices in hot water, and avoid adding extra sugar or honey to boost the flavor.
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