Difference between ginger root and ginger tea in Korean

생강·생강차

ginger root

생강ginger root

생강 means ginger, a root with a warm, spicy taste. People use it in tea, soup, sauces, and many cooked dishes. You may hear it when talking about ingredients at home, in restaurants, or while shopping for food.

How to say ginger root
ginger tea

생강차ginger tea

Ginger tea (생강차) is a warm drink made with ginger. People often drink it when the weather is cold or when they have a sore throat. You can use this word when ordering a drink, buying tea, or talking about something you drink at home.

How to say ginger tea

The difference

생강 is the ingredient itself, not the drink. 생강차 is tea made with ginger.