Moringa Tea: Recipe, Detox Claims and Safety

Moringa tea is an infusion of moringa leaves and water that takes 2 hours and 5 minutes to prepare and makes 1 cup. It is one simple option among herbal detox tea recipes.

What is moringa tea?

Moringa tea is made by steeping leaves from the moringa plant, also called Moringa oleifera, in water. It has an earthy, grassy flavor that can vary with the product and the amount of leaf used.

The recipe below uses dried, food-grade moringa leaves rather than concentrated moringa extract or capsules. Research on moringa ingredients or extracts cannot automatically be applied to a cup of moringa tea: the products and amounts can differ.

How do you make moringa tea?

This refrigerated infusion makes one serving. Start with freshly boiled water, then refrigerate the tea while it steeps.

Ingredients

• 240 mL (1 cup) water
• 1 g dried, food-grade moringa leaves (about 1 teaspoon, or 1/48 cup; volume varies with leaf size)

Method

1. Place the moringa leaves in a heatproof cup or small heatproof container.
2. Pour the freshly boiled water over the leaves and cover the container.
3. Refrigerate promptly and steep for 2 hours.
4. Strain the leaves and serve the moringa tea cold. Reheat it until steaming if you prefer it warm; allow additional time for heating.

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Keep the moringa tea refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours of preparation for the 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 moringa tea do for detox?

Moringa tea can contribute water to your daily fluid intake. Staying hydrated supports normal body functions, including the work of organs involved in removing waste.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts. There is no established evidence that moringa tea speeds up this process or removes toxins from the body.

Moringa leaves contain plant compounds studied for possible health effects, but that does not establish a detox benefit from the brewed tea. See more about the evidence and limitations in moringa tea benefits.

The nutritional content of a cup can vary with the product and preparation. Values for whole moringa leaves should not be assumed to apply to an infusion in which the leaves are strained out.

How much moringa tea should you drink, and when?

There is no established amount of moringa tea needed for detox, and no evidence that drinking it at a particular time improves detoxification. You can have the serving in this recipe whenever it suits you; there is no need to drink it on an empty stomach.

This recipe yields one cup, but that is not an established or recommended dose. Follow the product label, since leaf preparations vary, and remember that an amount used for brewed tea should not be assumed to apply to a concentrated supplement.

There is no need to replace meals with moringa tea or follow a special detox schedule. It can be part of your usual fluid intake.

What are the side effects of moringa tea?

Moringa tea may not agree with everyone. Stop drinking it and seek medical advice if you develop symptoms after having it. Seek urgent care for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or fainting.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before using moringa tea; safety information is limited. Check with a child’s clinician before giving it to a child. Choose a product labeled for food use and made from the leaves, not the root or bark, which may be unsafe to consume.

If you have diabetes or low blood pressure, or take medicines for blood sugar or blood pressure, check with a healthcare professional before using moringa regularly. Do not change or stop prescribed medication on your own. Read more about moringa tea side effects.

Moringa tea FAQs

Loose leaves and bagged products can differ in leaf size and strength, so the same volume may not produce the same flavor. Check the package to confirm that it contains moringa leaves and follow any product-specific directions that apply.

Finely powdered leaf may make the drink cloudier than a strained leaf infusion. The recipe above uses dried leaves and strains them out; it does not assume that the whole leaf is consumed.