Gynostemma pentaphyllum Roasted - Jiao Gu Lan Roasted Tea - Organic

Roasted Jiao Gu Lan Tea – Gynostemma pentaphyllum – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino

Common Names: Jiao Gu Lan / Jiaogulan / Gynostemma / Five-Leaf Gynostemma / Southern Ginseng / 绞股蓝 / 絞股藍

Grade: Organic Grade

Form: Roasted, cut botanical tea

Product Overview

Jiao Gu Lan (Gynostemma) is a traditional herbal tea plant enjoyed in southern China and other parts of East Asia. Its leaves and tender stems produce a distinctive herbal infusion with a gently bittersweet character.

This roasted Jiao Gu Lan tea offers a deeper, toastier aroma than a lightly processed green-style Gynostemma tea. The roasting brings a warm, rounded character to the infusion while retaining the plant's naturally herbal flavor. It is an inviting everyday tea for people who enjoy traditional Chinese herbal beverages.

Our Organic Grade Jiao Gu Lan is offered as part of Clear Source Herbs' carefully selected range of herbal ingredients, with an emphasis on traceability, responsible sourcing, and quality testing.

How to Use

Traditional Hot Tea

• Use approximately 2–3 g of roasted Jiao Gu Lan for 8–12 fl oz (240–350 mL) of hot water.
• Pour water heated to approximately 185–203°F (85–95°C) over the tea.
• Steep 5–8 minutes, then strain. Adjust the quantity and steeping time to suit your preferred strength.
• For a lighter second cup, the leaves may be re-steeped until the flavor fades.

Longer-Simmered Infusion

• For a stronger traditional-style preparation, bring the tea and water to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for approximately 10–15 minutes before straining.
• Enjoy warm, or let the prepared tea cool before serving over ice.

Tea Blends

• Pair with chrysanthemum for a pleasantly floral contrast.
• Combine with goji berries or red jujubes for additional natural fruit flavor and sweetness.
• Try with a small amount of mint for a brighter, more refreshing finish.

Intended Use & Preparation: This is a dried botanical for brewing or simmering as tea. Not intended for direct consumption in its dry form. Strain out the plant pieces before drinking.

Features

• Organic Grade Gynostemma pentaphyllum
• Roasted preparation for a warm, rounded, lightly toasted herbal-tea flavor
• Naturally caffeine-free herbal tea
• No sulfur fumigation, consistent with Clear Source's sourcing standards
• Quality-focused sourcing with an emphasis on traceability and lot-level testing for contaminants
• Suitable for hot tea, long-steeped infusions, and traditional herbal tea blends
• Available in 4 oz. and 1 lb. sizes

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Chinese regional herbal traditions, Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝) is well known as a beverage herb, sometimes called “Southern Ginseng” as a traditional nickname despite being botanically unrelated to true ginseng. It is commonly characterized in traditional herbal literature as sweet to slightly bitter and cooling in nature.

Today, Jiao Gu Lan is often enjoyed as a simple tea or blended with other botanicals in seasonal and everyday tea rituals. This traditional information provides cultural context and is not a statement about proven medical effects.

Important Notes

• Ingredients: Roasted Jiao Gu Lan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum).
• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Sold as a botanical tea ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.
• Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal preparations for a health-related purpose, particularly if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.
• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.