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How to prepare Moringa tea
October 13, 2023
Moringa tea is an infusion with pronounced digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. It is made from dried and crushed Moringa leaves. These leaves contain various nutrients, especially proteins, vitamins and minerals, which make up the numerous health benefits of this drink. In teas, Moringa is often mixed with other ingredients such as roots, fruits and spices.
Moringa leaves come from the Moringa oleifera tree, an evergreen tree native to the sub-Himalayan region (India and Pakistan) that is also common in other parts of the world, particularly Asia, Africa and Latin America. This type of plant is characterized by rapid growth, vertical development - it can reach heights of 10 to 12 meters - and longevity.
A 2013 study* showed that moringa leaves contain more protein, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C than yogurt, milk, spinach, bananas, carrots and oranges. They also have pronounced digestive properties that promote weight loss.
Drying Moringa leaves for tea
The production of Moringa products is based on drying the leaves. After they are harvested and washed for the first time, they are rinsed in a 0.1% salt solution for 3-5 minutes and then dried for about 15 minutes. The drying process can be carried out in different ways.
One of the easiest methods is to use a microwave. A 2017 study titled "Processing of Moringa leaves as natural source of nutrients by optimization of drying and grinding mechanism" examined the effects of drying in a 660-watt oven and showed a significant decrease in nutrients in the leaves Temperatures over 40°C.
A more natural process involves drying the leaves indoors at a temperature of 30°C to 7°C in a well-ventilated room with a relative humidity of 50% to 70%. The leaves should be turned at least once to ensure even drying. Controlled environmental drying is the most commonly used method to keep the properties intact and get the most out of Moringa tea.
This method takes about 4 to 5 days. Moringa leaves can also be dried using infrared lamps; the device should be set to 2000W and placed at least 50cm away to avoid burning the leaves.
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What are the properties of Moringa? Find out here. Finally, drying can also be done by lyophilization; This process, which best preserves the nutrients in Moringa leaves, requires special equipment in which the leaves are exposed to a temperature of -106°C for 24 hours.
In most cases, dried leaves have a dark green or pale yellow color, which is less pronounced when lyophilized or dried naturally (sun and shade).
Making Moringa Tea: How to Make It
After the moringa leaves have been dried, they can be chopped coarsely or finely or made into powder. In both cases they can be used to prepare Moringa tea or Moringa tisane.
The loose leaves can be brewed directly in hot water, or you can use a filter. In the first case, it is recommended to add a teaspoon of the product to a cup of hot water. After a few minutes you can filter the leaves and enjoy the tea. Alternatively, you can use special filters to keep the moringa separate from water while maintaining the desired infusion time.
Of course, you can also use pre-made individual portions in special paper bags, such as the Moringa tea blend with ginger and lemon, which is made by RedMoringa with solar energy and freshly harvested organic products. It only takes about 6 or 7 minutes in a cup of very hot water (around 100°C) to get a great, aromatic and digestive infusion.