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Black Goji and Black Mulberry Tea

Traditionally used to brighten the eyes and support the mind

In short: Black Goji and Black Mulberry Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally used to brighten the eyes and support the mind. It is most often made for eye wellness. Total time about 11 min. Key ingredients: black goji berries, black mulberries.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
1 min
Cook
10 min
Total
11 min
Makes
1 pot
Eye Wellness
Black Goji and Black Mulberry Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo brewed this one almost by accident. He had leftover dried black mulberries and a fresh tin of black goji, so he tossed them together and got a gorgeous deep-purple cup that tasted wonderful. Dark purple-black fruits like mulberries and blueberries are rich in natural anthocyanins, which are associated with antioxidant activity and with supporting healthy aging of the brain and memory. Both dried fruits also carry vitamins, organic acids, and trace minerals.

Method

  1. Put the black goji and black mulberries in a teapot.
  2. Rinse once with boiling water and pour it off.
  3. Refill with boiling water and steep, covered, for 10 minutes.
  4. Drink, refilling with hot water until the tea runs pale.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea nourishes yin and blood. It is traditionally helpful for blood-deficiency dizziness and blurry eyes, sore back and ringing ears, premature greying, restless dreaming sleep, and dry constipation.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Goji berries · Meta-analysis, 161 participants · 2012
    Compared with placebo (n=80), the goji juice group (n=81) reported greater improvements in several self-rated symptoms, including stress, mental acuity, sleep quality and overall well-being, under a random effects model.Limitation: Outcomes were self-reported symptom questionnaires, and several symptoms showed significant heterogeneity across the four pooled trials of a single branded juice.PubMed 22897500 · 3 more goji berries studies
  • Mulberries · Randomized controlled trial, 24 participants · 2017
    Post-prandial self-monitored glucose was lower than placebo (18.2%), but A1C did not differ between mulberry leaf extract and placebo. Serum creatinine rose about 15% in the extract group.Limitation: Small pilot: only 17 of 24 enrolled participants completed the study, limiting statistical power.PubMed 28619294 · 3 more mulberries studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Goji berries: A few cases of raised INR (a bleeding-risk marker) have been reported in people taking warfarin after drinking concentrated goji tea or wine. If you take a blood thinner, check with your doctor. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — Lycium

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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Frequently asked questions

What is this tea traditionally used for?

This tea is traditionally enjoyed to nourish the blood, brighten the eyes, and support memory. In traditional practice, it is also associated with helping blood-deficiency dizziness and blurry eyes, as part of a balanced approach to wellness.

What do black goji berries and black mulberries contribute to this tea?

Dark purple-black fruits like black goji and black mulberries are rich in natural anthocyanins, which are commonly associated with antioxidant activity and with supporting healthy aging of the brain and memory. Both dried fruits also carry vitamins, organic acids, and trace minerals.

How long does this tea take to prepare, and how much does it make?

The tea takes about 1 minute to prepare and 10 minutes to steep, for a total of around 11 minutes. It makes 1 pot, and you can refill with hot water and continue drinking until the tea runs pale.

How is the tea brewed?

Place 1 tablespoon each of black goji berries and black mulberries in a teapot, rinse once with boiling water and pour it off, then refill with boiling water and steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Continue refilling with hot water until the tea loses its colour.

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