Gynostemma & Roasted Brown Rice Tea

Why people make this tea

Fatty liver comes in two main forms: alcohol-related, and the more common non-alcoholic type linked to obesity, blood sugar issues, or metabolic factors. Many people with fatty liver have no obvious symptoms; some feel unusually fatigued or notice a dull ache in the right side below the ribs where the liver sits. During pregnancy, a rare and serious form can develop in the third trimester, which requires prompt medical evaluation.

This simple two-ingredient tea was designed by Nourilo as an everyday support drink — particularly for those who are pregnant and managing elevated blood fats or blood pressure, or anyone wanting a calming, liver-supportive herbal brew. Gynostemma is cooling by nature, so roasting the brown rice first introduces warmth that balances the formula, making it gentler on the stomach.

Method

1. Place the gynostemma and roasted brown rice into a tea bag or infuser, then put it in a teapot or heatproof container.
2. Pour a little boiling water over the herbs, swirl briefly, and discard — this is the rinse step.
3. Pour in fresh boiling water to fill the pot. Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes.
4. Pour and drink. The same tea bag can be re-steeped with fresh boiling water until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

You can prepare a batch of roasted brown rice in advance — dry-toast it in a clean, oil-free pan for about 7 minutes until fragrant, then store it in a jar. Red and black varieties work just as well as regular brown rice, and each adds a slightly different flavour. Beyond fatty liver support, this tea is well-suited to those recovering from illness, managing chronic bronchitis, or experiencing fatigue and reduced white blood cell counts. Gynostemma is also known by the name “jin sang zi” (golden throat herb).