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Herbal & Flower Teas

Black Goji and Black Mulberry Tea

Traditionally used to brighten the eyes and support the mind

By · Registered Nutritionist & TCM Practitioner

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.

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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