PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain tea of Alpinia speciosa which is good for drinking, has excellent fragrance and effect of prevention of dysgeusia and aging, activation of hormone action, promotion of metabolism and growth of cells, promotion of disease recovery, etc., by abundantly contained zinc. SOLUTION: This tea of Alpinia speciosa is obtained by drying and roasting seeds of Alpinia speciosa. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO