If you want a cold drink with no caffeine and no sugar crash, moringa iced tea takes about ten minutes and keeps in the fridge for three days. Here is the recipe we make at home, plus the variations worth trying.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons organic moringa leaf tea
- 500 ml warm water, not boiling
- 1 lemon, sliced
- A small piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, optional
- Ice and fresh mint to serve
Method
- Steep the leaves. Put the moringa leaf into a teapot, French press or heat-safe pitcher and pour over warm water rather than boiling. Boiling water scorches the leaf and turns the flavour bitter. Steep 5 minutes.
- Add lemon and ginger. Drop in the lemon slices and ginger and steep another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Strain. Pour through a strainer into a serving pitcher.
- Sweeten while warm. Stir in honey now, not later. It dissolves properly in warm tea and seizes into a lump in cold tea.
- Chill and serve. Pour over ice, garnish with mint and lemon.
What Moringa Tea Tastes Like
Earthy, mild and slightly green. Closer to a light green tea than to spinach. The lemon lifts it and the ginger gives it warmth, which is why both are in the base recipe rather than listed as optional extras.
Make It Ahead
Brew it double strength, strain, and keep the concentrate in the fridge for up to 3 days. Pour over ice and top with water when you want a glass. This is the version that actually gets drunk on a weekday.
Three Variations
- Cucumber and mint: skip the ginger, add cucumber slices and extra mint for a lighter, spa-style drink.
- Berry: muddle strawberries, raspberries or blueberries in the bottom of each glass before pouring.
- Citrus blend: swap the lemon for orange, grapefruit or lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does moringa tea contain caffeine?
No. Moringa is a leaf from the Moringa oleifera tree, not a tea plant, so it is naturally caffeine-free. That is why it works in the evening.
Why warm water instead of boiling?
Boiling water makes the brew noticeably more bitter. Warm water gives a smoother, rounder cup.
How long does it keep?
Three days in the fridge as a concentrate. After that the flavour flattens.
Can I use moringa powder instead of leaf tea?
You can, but powder does not strain out, so you get a cloudy drink with sediment. For iced tea, use the loose leaf. For smoothies and shots, use the leaf powder.
More Ways to Drink It
If iced tea is not your format, see our guides to the quick moringa shot, moringa smoothies, and cafe-style moringa drinks.
Zest Of Moringa products are foods, not medicines. Speak with a healthcare professional before adding new herbs to your routine, particularly during pregnancy, while nursing, or if you take medication.
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