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Moringa Tea

Moringa oleifera, murungai

6.6/10 editor's score

An infusion of dried moringa leaves. Moringa is native to northern India, India is the largest producer, and Tamil Nadu leads in cultivated area.

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Tisane, not from Camellia sinensis. Based on published sources, not yet tasted.

Dried moringa leaves, top-down

What you need

2 g dried moringa leavesMoringa Tea
250 ml water100°C
Steep 5:001 steep
InfusionGreen-gold
Served inMug or cup

At a glance

An infusion of dried moringa leaves.

CaffeineCaffeine-free
Beginner fit7.0 / 10From the editor's score
HarvestLeaves picked often, as often as every 2 weeksLeaves can be picked every 2 weeks [1].
Pairs withLemon, Honey, Light snacksLess good with sweet desserts
Grown asDry lowlandsTamil Nadu, South India
Served inMug or cupA general choice

About Moringa Tea

What sources say about the taste

Sources say the leaves are commonly used to make tea 2.

01 · Aroma

First sip

Lift the cup and smell before you drink.

02 · Taste

Middle

Let it sit on the tongue for a moment.

03 · Finish

Finish

What stays after you swallow.

Hover or tap a noteBigger image and more dots mean a stronger note.

Notes and intensities are an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not our own tasting.

Where it is grown

Tamil NaduSouth IndiaINDIA
Native
Northern India 1
Producer
India is the largest 1
State
Tamil Nadu leads by area 1
Use
Leaves are commonly made into tea 2

More from Tamil Nadu and India.

History and culture

The name moringa comes from the Tamil word murungai, "twisted pod" 1.

The leaves are also dried and powdered to keep their nutrients 1.

Editor's score

6.6/10

Weighted across six criteria: flavour 30%, heritage 20%, availability 15%, value 15%, beginners 10%, versatility 10%.

Based on published sources, not yet tasted. Rates the plant, not a brand. How we score →

1086Flavour & complexity: 5.5Origin & heritage: 6.5Availability: 7.0Value: 8.0Beginner-friendliness: 7.0Versatility: 7.0Flavour 5.5Heritage 6.5Availability 7.0Value 8.0Beginners 7.0Versatility 7.0
Taste profile and caffeine

Profile is an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not a lab measurement or our own tasting.

Caffeine

Brewed coffee~95 mg
Black tea (average)~47 mg
Green tea (average)~28 mg
Moringa Tea0 mg

Moringa contains no caffeine. Per 8 fl oz (240 ml) cup. Coffee and tea averages from Mayo ClinicC.

Harvest calendar

Moringa leaves are picked often 1. Tap a month or a season.

The plant

Leaves of Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree 1.

How it is made
01Picking

Leaves harvested 1.

02Drying

Dried, sometimes powdered 1.

Dry herb and infusion
Dry moringa leavesSmall dried green leaflets.
LiquorGreen-gold.
After steeping
Wet leafSoft green leaves.

The colour swatch is an approximate guide, not a photograph.

Food pairings and storage

Works well

  • Lemon
  • Honey
  • Light snacks

Best avoided

  • Sweet desserts

Pairings are general suggestions from the tea's style, not tested matches.

Storage

  • Airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and moisture.
  • Dried flowers and leaves lose aroma within about a year.
  • Buy small amounts and keep away from spices and coffee, which taint the smell.
Quality and buying

Whole leaf or powder 1.

Buying tips

  1. Powder makes a cloudy cup.
  2. Check the origin.
FAQ
Does moringa tea have caffeine?

No. It is made from the leaves of the moringa tree.

Find it inHerbal infusionsTeas from IndiaTamil NaduCaffeine-freeLeafyIndia

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Moringa oleifera". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moringa_oleifera
  2. Wikipedia, "Moringa". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moringa
  3. Mayo Clinic, "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more". www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Scores and content updated 30 Oct 2026.