Gluco Cleanse Tea
A soothing and customizable herbal tea blend designed to support healthy blood sugar levels using natural ingredients like cinnamon, bitter melon, and gymnema.
Equipment
- Tea ball or cheesecloth
- Pot or kettle
- Mesh strainer
- Mason jar (for storage)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cinnamon bark pieces
- 1 tbsp bitter melon leaves dried
- 1 tsp gymnema sylvestre
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or ½ tsp dried ginger
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp loose green tea or decaf
- Stevia drops or monk fruit to taste
- Fresh lemon juice optional
- Mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Place all dry ingredients into a tea ball or wrap them in cheesecloth.
- Heat 4 cups of water to around 200°F (do not boil).
- Add the herb bundle to the hot water, cover, and steep for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain herbs and add sweetener while tea is still warm.
- Adjust flavors as needed — more ginger, lemon, or mint depending on taste.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 3–4 days. Enjoy hot or over ice.
Notes
Make larger batches and store in the fridge for convenience.
Dry herb mix can be pre-portioned and stored in airtight containers.
Substitute ingredients: Dandelion for bitter melon; chamomile for green tea (for bedtime version).
Customize with optional additions like orange peel, hibiscus, cardamom, or dried pineapple for flavor variations.