Ginger Tea is a hybrid cannabis strain bred by Archive Seed Bank from Pure Thai, Face Off OG and Moonbow #75, known for an earthy honey and tea flavor with a ginger-spice edge. SeedFinder, Leafly and Weedmaps all credit Archive and list the same three ingredients, though they disagree on whether it leans sativa or indica. Leafly lists about 15% to 16% THC and describes a clear, focused lift that eases into calm.
Ginger Tea Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid (sources disagree on the lean) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Gingerbread Tea |
| Lineage | Pure Thai × Face Off OG × Moonbow #75 |
| Breeder / origin | Archive Seed Bank |
| THC | 15–16% (typical lab range) |
| Aroma and flavor | earthy, herbal, ginger spice, citrus, pepper, honey, tea, ginger, subtle sweetness |
| Reported effects | energetic, creative, focused, relaxed, uplifted, calm body later |
| Best for | daytime focus, easing tension without heavy sedation, newer and experienced consumers |
| Flowering time | 60–63 days (breeder) |
Where Ginger Tea Comes From
Ginger Tea comes from Archive Seed Bank, which all three sources we checked credit as the breeder. SeedFinder, which carries Archive’s breeder listing, gives the cross as Pure Thai crossed with a Face Off OG and Moonbow #75 hybrid. Weedmaps lists the same arrangement, and Leafly names the same three strains in a slightly different order, with Pure Thai and Face Off OG combined first and Moonbow added after. Every source agrees on the ingredients: a Thai landrace for lift, plus two OG-leaning lines for resin and body.
The sources split on the lean. Archive, through SeedFinder, calls Ginger Tea an indica-leaning hybrid, while Leafly lists it at 60% sativa and rates the effects as mostly energizing. Weedmaps simply calls it a hybrid and describes a landrace-meets-OG profile that combines energetic lift with potency and resin. We list it as a hybrid for that reason. Weedmaps also uses the alias Gingerbread Tea.
Archive sells Ginger Tea as feminized seeds. SeedFinder lists it in the background of at least two newer crosses, including Candy Ginger from Hashbear420, which pairs In House Genetics’ Ice Cream Candy with Ginger Tea. On the retail side, it has appeared in the Pacific Northwest as flower and vape cartridges.
Ginger Tea Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly tags energetic, creative and focused as the top effects and calls the strain mostly energizing, while its description adds relaxed and uplifted and frames it as a moderate, approachable high for newer and experienced consumers alike. Weedmaps says smokers describe a start of mental clarity and uplift that eases into a heavier, grounding calm. That arc fits a cross of a Thai sativa with two OG-leaning lines.
The few Leafly reviews line up with it. One user says shoulder tension eased after two puffs from a vape cartridge while they stayed fully functional, another felt calm yet focused, and another found it helpful for concentration. One reviewer describes a more relaxing, euphoric experience from a jar that tested around 25%, which suggests some batches run much stronger than the database average. Start with a small amount and see which side of the strain your batch shows.
Ginger Tea Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The name is earned. Leafly lists honey, tea and earthy as the top flavors and mentions ginger spice with a subtle sweetness, and one reviewer compares the taste to pickled ginger. Weedmaps describes an earthy, herbal profile with a ginger-spice kick plus citrus and pepper, and also mentions a modern cookie note.
Terpene reports conflict, so we have not listed dominant terpenes. Leafly’s lab panel shows terpinolene first, followed by caryophyllene and ocimene, while its written description names myrcene, and Weedmaps lists myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene. Caryophyllene appears in both, which would match the peppery spice. Weedmaps describes dense, knuckled buds with olive-green calyxes, purple streaks and heavy trichome coverage.
Side Effects and How to Use Ginger Tea
Dry mouth is the only negative Leafly users report, from a small sample. Reviewers generally describe it as functional rather than overwhelming, but stronger batches exist, so pace yourself.
If you are new to Ginger Tea, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Ginger Tea for Medical Reasons?
On Leafly, the reasons users most often give for choosing Ginger Tea are pain, anxiety and depression, and the description also mentions inflammation. One reviewer says it eased muscle tension in their shoulders. These are personal reports from a handful of users, not clinical findings.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Ginger Tea
- Flowering: 60–63 days (breeder)
- Environment: Indoors or outdoors
Archive’s breeder listing on SeedFinder gives a flowering time of 60 to 63 days, says it suits indoor and outdoor gardens, and notes it is sold only as feminized seeds. SeedFinder lists no known phenotypes, suggesting a fairly uniform line. Weedmaps describes dense, knuckled buds, and dense flowers finishing in early autumn can be prone to mold in wet Pacific Northwest weather, so give outdoor plants good airflow.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Ginger Tea
- Face Off OG: a parent line in its background
- Moonbow: the line that supplies Moonbow #75
- Lemon Thai: another Thai-influenced, uplifting hybrid
- Tea Time: a similarly named, earthy hybrid
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Ginger Tea
Dispensary menus change every week, and Ginger Tea may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Los Angeles, browse Los Angeles dispensaries and check the menus at stores like HOOVER HOUSE and Stash Dash. In Seattle, browse Seattle dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Clutch Cannabis and Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis Belltown. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Ginger Tea FAQ
Is Ginger Tea indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Leafly lists it at 60% sativa, while Archive Seed Bank describes it as indica-leaning, so expect some variation.
Who bred Ginger Tea?
Archive Seed Bank, according to SeedFinder, Leafly and Weedmaps.
What is Ginger Tea a cross of?
Pure Thai crossed with a Face Off OG and Moonbow #75 hybrid, per the breeder listing. Leafly names the same three strains in a different order.
What does Ginger Tea taste like?
Earthy honey and tea with a ginger-spice kick, plus some citrus and pepper.
How strong is Ginger Tea?
Leafly lists about 15% to 16% THC, a moderate level, though one reviewer reports a jar near 25%.
Where can I find Ginger Tea?
It turns up at licensed dispensaries, especially in the Pacific Northwest, as flower and vape cartridges, and Archive sells feminized seeds.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
