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Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, and Stevia Leaf Tea

traditionally associated with calming liver heat, supporting clear eyesight, and benefiting blood sugar and blood pressure

In short: Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, and Stevia Leaf Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with calming liver heat, supporting clear eyesight, and benefiting blood sugar and blood pressure. It is most often made for blood sugar balance, heart & circulation, liver wellness. Total time about 11 min. Key ingredients: mulberry leaf, chrysanthemum.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
Makes
600 ml
Blood Sugar BalanceHeart & CirculationLiver WellnessSleep & CalmEye Wellness
Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, and Stevia Leaf Tea

Why people make this tea

Mulberry leaf is one of the most versatile and underappreciated ingredients in the Chinese herbal pantry, yet it remains widely available at Chinese herb shops at very reasonable prices. Stevia leaf, the natural zero-calorie sweetener, is equally accessible. Brewing these two together with chrysanthemum and a sliver of tangerine peel produces something genuinely useful — a pleasant daily tea that supports the eyes, calms liver heat, and needs no added sugar.

This tea is particularly popular with people who stare at computer screens all day, those who sleep too little, or anyone who notices their eyes looking red, feeling hot, or producing more discharge than usual. In the traditional Chinese framework, these signs are associated with what is called “liver heat” or “yin deficiency with rising fire” — and this gentle tea is a classic daily remedy for that pattern.

Method

  1. Rinse all ingredients briefly.
  2. Place in a small pot with 900 ml of water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Pour into cups and drink warm over the course of the day — 2 bowls total. No additional sugar is needed; the stevia provides natural sweetness.
  5. This tea can be brewed in larger quantities: scale up to 19 g of each ingredient and 8 g of licorice root (gan cao) to serve 4 to 5 people. Do not refrigerate; drink at room temperature.

Nourilo’s Tips

There is no need to add sugar — stevia leaf makes the tea naturally sweet. Do not drink it chilled from the refrigerator; room temperature or warm is ideal. If you cannot find stevia leaf, licorice root slices (gan cao) at 4 to 5 slices work as a pleasant substitute. Those who enjoy it can add 2 to 3 pitted red dates for extra nourishment. All ingredients are available at Chinese or Asian grocers, or online.

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.

  • Chrysanthemum · Randomized controlled trial, 37 participants · 2023
    Compared with the high-fat meal alone, the extract group had lower postprandial glucose at 1 hour and higher antioxidant markers (T-AOC, SOD, GSH), with lower MDA. Incremental area under the curve did not differ significantly between groups.Limitation: Small sample of healthy young adults given a single high-fat meal, so longer-term effects and effects in people with metabolic conditions are unknown.PubMed 36677639 · 1 more chrysanthemum study
  • Tangerine peel · Randomized controlled trial, 72 participants · 2025
    The tangerine peel drink group showed significant reductions in body weight and triglycerides after the intervention compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Safety markers showed no adverse effects. Gut microbiota and serum metabolite profiles also differed.Limitation: Small pilot trial with only 55 of 72 participants completing. The fermented product is not the same as plain tangerine peel, and the control group is not described.PubMed 40225325

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.

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

Who is this tea traditionally enjoyed by?

This tea is particularly popular with people who spend long hours in front of computer screens, those who sleep too little, or anyone who notices their eyes looking red, feeling hot, or producing more discharge than usual. It is traditionally enjoyed as a gentle daily support for eye comfort and liver calm.

Why does this tea need no added sweetener?

The recipe includes stevia leaf, a natural zero-calorie sweetener, which makes the tea naturally sweet on its own. No additional sugar is required.

How much does this recipe make, and how should it be served?

The recipe yields approximately 600 ml, or 1 to 2 servings. It should be drunk warm over the course of the day — 2 bowls total — and should not be refrigerated; room temperature or warm is ideal.

Can this tea be scaled up to serve more people?

Yes. The recipe can be brewed in larger quantities by scaling up to 19 g of each ingredient and 8 g of licorice root (gan cao) to serve 4 to 5 people.

What is chrysanthemum and mulberry leaf traditionally associated with in this recipe?

In the traditional Chinese framework described in the recipe, this tea is traditionally associated with calming liver heat, supporting clear eyesight, and benefiting blood sugar and blood pressure as part of a daily wellness routine.

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