BY BEN BILUA
GIZO

A market vendor at Gizo has come up with a brilliant idea to replace coffee mix and other products that people mix with tea.

Anderson Anika produces Ginger Tea powder at her home at Malakerava, Gizo, Western Province.

She explained that producing the tea is done manually using a grater, pot and firewood.

Anika said the ginger tea comes in small packs which she sells at the Gizo market for five dollars $5.00 per packet.

“It comes with different flavours depending on customers’ choice. This is a local product and I want to encourage people to give it a try,” she said.

According to scientific research, ginger is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, making the drink not only refreshing but also beneficial in strengthening the body’s defense system.

Known for its medicinal properties, ginger tea has long been valued in households as a natural remedy for flu, sore throats, digestive issues, and boosting immunity.  

With growing consumer interest in organic and locally made products, ginger tea production is now being recognized as a small but important industry.

Choosing ginger tea produced locally gives people a natural alternative to processed beverages while encouraging healthy living.

Beyond health benefits, ginger tea production is also creating new streams of income for rural farmers and small businesses.

By adding value to ginger root through processing and packaging, local producers are tapping into both domestic and potential export markets.

This in turn contributes to job creation, women’s economic empowerment, and supports agricultural sustainability.

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