What time of day is best for this drink, and what does it go well with?

Since it contains no caffeine, the drink does not put the kind of strain on the nervous system that is typical of coffee or black tea. It is easy to include in your evening routine, serve after a meal instead of coffee or enjoy as a break during the working day — especially in the colder months, when you want something warm and full of character.

With its flavour profile — spicy, slightly astringent, with a hint of citrus — the drink goes well with honey- or spice-based baked goods, dried fruit and nuts, as well as with savoury snacks. The ginger element makes it especially fitting after a substantial meal.

If you are sensitive to spicy or sour flavours, it is better not to drink it on an empty stomach and to start with a weaker brew. If you have a chronic gastrointestinal condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking medication, consult a specialist before drinking it regularly.