FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do you brew jiaogulan?
Simply add 2.5 grams (one teaspoon) of tea to 1 liter of boiling water (ideally 150 degrees Fahrenheit or 65-70 degrees Celsius). Infuse for approximately 3 to 10 minutes (according to individual taste). People who prefer a stronger flavor can either use 3 to 3.5 grams per liter and/or steep for a longer time.
The jiaogulan can be steeped 2 to 3 times using the same leaves.
How long can we keep the tea?
Due to its dehydration process, Immortali-tea brand jiaogulan is a plant that stores very well and for a very long time (more than a year), as long as it is kept away from humidity and sunlight. Therefore, avoid direct exposure to the sun (for example, on a countertop). We recommend storing it in a cupboard and in a Mason-style jar where the tea can remain dry.
What are the residues at the bottom of my cup?
The deposit at the bottom of the container is organic soil dust present on the leaves (the leaves are harvested then dried without being washed to ensure preservation). Suggestion: You can wash the amount of leaves you plan to use in a strainer before steeping them.
How else can I use jiaogulan?
- Immortali-tea is excellent as iced tea (cold infusion, or, if steeping hot, infuse a double dose of tea for the same amount of water and then pour it into a glass or pitcher filled with ice cubes).
- Jiaogulan leaves, after infusion, can be used in soups and salads. The texture is similar to cooked spinach.
- Jiaogulan leaves can be used to create your own homemade pesto (a little oil, garlic, nuts, and jiaogulan).
How can I modify the taste of jiaogulan?
The taste of jiaogulan, although exceptional, can be modified by adding:
- star anise seeds
- cardamom seeds
- a dash (toothpick-sized amount) of essential oil depending on your taste (lemon, orange, etc.) in your cup.
**be careful not to add too much so as not to alter the taste**
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CAUTION
The information contained in this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an opinion, advice or suggestion of Divini-tea Inc.; Product efficacy claims have not been evaluated by Health Canada and the US Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Immortali-tea brand jiaogulan is marketed and sold as tea that offers exceptional taste and superior quality. Furthermore, the above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other health care professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other National Health Agencies. They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done. Please share this information with your health care professional and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.