Ginkgo tea, which is also regularly referred to as “ginkgo bilboa tea,” is a beverage that is made when dried leaves from the from the ginkgo tree are steeped in hot water. The tea can be consumed shortly after the leaves are added to the hot water or that tea can be cooled and served as a cold beverage. Many tea companies that sell ginkgo tea combines ginkgo leaves with a number of other herbs and teas in order to create a pleasing flavor and aroma. Also, it is quite common for such companies to advertise a number of health benefits of the tea on the package.
Although most of the health benefits of ginkgo tea have not been evaluated or confirmed by official Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sources, there are many people who believe that the tea does delivers on the promises printed on its package. Gingko tea, which is caffeine free unless it is blended with caffeinated tea leave such as green tea or white tea, is believed by may to support and improve one’s mental abilities. Some companies that sell ginkgo tea advertise it as a tonic to help improve mental clarity and performance while also improving memory.
In most cases, ginkgo tea is brewed using one tea bag for each cup of boiling water. The tea bag or tea bags are steeped for ten to 15 minutes before they are removed from the water. If the tea drinker prefers a stronger brew, two bags can be used per cup of ginkgo tea. Some tea sellers indicate that, for boosted mental abilities, one cup of the tea should be consumed every three or four hours. As with all products that make claims that have not been confirmed by the FDA, it is important not to use them as a sole remedy for any ailments. All ailments and medical concerns should be discussed with a medical professional.
There are a number of herbs that are used to flavor ginkgo tea. Some of the most common herbs are peppermint leaf and spearmint leaf. Dried or powdered roots such as licorice root and ginger root are also common additions to ginkgo tea blends. Lemon grass, dried lemon peel, cinnamon bark, and basil leaf are also ingredients that may be found in brews that feature ginkgo leaves. In some cases, the blend will also include an extract of ginkgo leaves.