H-IN-053
Moringa Leaf
முருங்கை
Dried leaf tisane, from Tamil Nadu, India.
Herbal tisanes
Moringa Leaf is strongest on vegetal, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: spinach, fresh grass, green bean, cut hay. Native to the Indian subcontinent, moringa leaves have a documented history of use spanning millennia in Ayurvedic traditions. Widely consumed in South India both as a culinary staple and steeped as a daily tonic.
Also known as Moringa Oleifera Tea, Drumstick Tree Leaf and Moringa Tisane.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Plant
- Moringa oleifera leaves
- Harvest
- Year-round
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then washing, then shade drying, then sorting.
Caffeine
Moringa Leaf is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 2.5 g | 90 to 95 °C | 4 min, 6 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 6 to 10 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- morning
- midday
Pairs with salads and poultry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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