Yu Gan Zi (Emblica) Tea

Why people make this tea

You’ll find Indian gooseberry (you gan zi) at herb and flower stalls — a sour, astringent little fruit many people pass over. But Nourilo has a soft spot for it: it is traditionally associated with quenching thirst, easing a sore throat, and supporting healthy blood-sugar levels. In recent years it’s sold dried, which makes it easy to brew. On its own it makes a thirst-quenching tea; paired with chamomile and eucommia it becomes a pleasant everyday tea for those keeping an eye on blood sugar.