Jiaogulan (gynostemma) - Loose Herbal Tea
Natural Caffeine-Free Herbal Infusion
Jiaogulan, Gynostemma sp. (also known as Immortality tea) is a vine from the cucumber and melon family that grows in South and East Asia. It became famous as "immortality tea" due to a report from the 1970s which showed the popularity of the tea among inhabitants around the Fanjing Mountain region of the Guizhou province. These people were said to have a longer than normal lifespan.
Once harvested, the herb is cut, heat treated and dried. Upon brewing, the whole leaf tea yields a refreshing light yellow caffeine-free infusion with vegetal notes and sweetish bitter taste. The sweetish taste is enhanced and the bitterish taste is alleviated with each successive infusion.
- Jiaogulan (Gynostemma) is known to be a powerful adaptogen
- Limited clinical studies have also been conducted to support therapeutic applications such as a role in the management of type 2 diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease and immune response (such as asthma)
Ingredients
Pure Jiaogulan (Gynostemma sp)
How to enjoy this tea
Steep 1 tsp (1.5g) per cup for 3-5 mins in 80-90° C water. Use some of the water to first wash the tea leaves once briefly to activate the Jiaogulan. Multiple infusions are strongly recommended. Successive infusions are smooth and delicious.
Caffeine content
nil
Origin
China
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