Ashwagandha Tea: Recipe, Detox Claims and Safety

Ashwagandha tea is water infused with ashwagandha root; this cold-steeped recipe takes 2 hours and 5 minutes and makes 1 cup (240 mL).

What is ashwagandha tea?

Ashwagandha tea is an herbal infusion made with the root of ashwagandha, a plant also known as Withania somnifera. It has an earthy, sometimes bitter flavor. It differs from tea made from the tea plant and is naturally caffeine-free when made with plain ashwagandha root.

Ashwagandha is sometimes included in herbal detox tea, but that label does not mean the drink removes toxins. Products vary: some contain plain root, while others contain concentrated extracts or additional herbs.

How do you make ashwagandha tea?

This recipe uses plain root powder, not a concentrated extract. Choose a food-grade product labeled as suitable for cold preparation, and follow any more restrictive package directions.

Ingredients

• 1 g plain dried ashwagandha root powder, approximately 1/96 cup (1/2 teaspoon); volume varies with the grind
• 240 mL water, or 1 cup

Method

1. Place the ashwagandha root powder in a tea filter or other fine, food-safe filter.
2. Pour the water over the filter in a clean, covered container.
3. Refrigerate the container and steep for 2 hours.
4. Remove the filter and pour the tea into a cup. Drink it cold or gently warm it before serving.

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This small recipe amount is not an established safe or effective daily dose. Root powders vary, and a concentrated extract cannot be substituted at the same weight. Avoid adding more ashwagandha to make the tea stronger, and do not exceed the serving directions on the product label.

Keep the prepared tea refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for best flavor. Discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

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What does ashwagandha tea do for detox?

Ashwagandha tea can contribute water to your day, but it has not been shown to speed up detoxification or remove toxins from the body. Your liver and kidneys do most of that work; your lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts of waste substances.

Ashwagandha is marketed for stress and other wellness goals, but findings about ashwagandha extracts cannot automatically be applied to this tea. The amount that moves from root powder into water can vary, and a tea recipe is not equivalent to a standardized supplement.

How much ashwagandha tea should you drink, and when?

There is no established daily amount of ashwagandha tea for detox, and this recipe is not a recommendation to drink it every day. The amount of ashwagandha compounds in a cup depends on the product and preparation, so the weight of root powder does not tell you exactly how much reaches the drink.

There is also no proven best time of day to drink it for detox. If you choose to try it and have no reason to avoid ashwagandha, check the product label and speak with a healthcare professional about whether it is appropriate for you, especially before regular use.

What are the side effects of ashwagandha tea?

Ashwagandha can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting or drowsiness. Rare cases of liver injury have been reported with ashwagandha products, although the risk from a particular tea cannot be predicted.

Avoid ashwagandha during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and do not give it to children without medical advice. If you have liver disease, a thyroid condition or an autoimmune condition, speak with a healthcare professional before using it. Ask for advice as well if you take medicines, particularly sedatives, thyroid medicines, immunosuppressants, or medicines for blood pressure or diabetes. Do not stop prescribed medicines to drink the tea.

Stop using ashwagandha and seek medical care promptly if you develop yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, unusual tiredness, nausea or abdominal pain. Tell the clinician about the product you used.

FAQs about ashwagandha tea

Does ashwagandha tea contain caffeine?

Plain ashwagandha root does not naturally contain caffeine. Check the label of a blend, because added tea or other ingredients may contain it.

Can you sweeten ashwagandha tea?

You can add a sweetener after straining if you prefer. Sweetening changes the flavor and may add calories; it does not make the tea more effective for detox.