?1770 H. Smith (ed. 5) 20 Half a dram or a dram is the dose [of this powder], mixed in water, ginger tea, wine and water.
1822 J. M. Good I. 574 The beverage [should] consist chiefly of coffee, ginger-tea, and acidulated waters.
2009 J. Struthers 241 If you're shivery, a cup of ginger tea is warming and comforting.