How to Prepare Goji Berry Green Tea

Goji berries, also known as wolfberry, have been grown and used to make tea in China and Tibet for over 1,000 years. Among the health benefits claimed for goji berries are promoting longevity, improving sexual function, improving eyesight, boosting the immune system, improving circulation plus other health benefits. According to many Chinese and Tibetan goji berry enthusiasts, the best berries come from the Ning Xia province of China.

Things You'll Need

• Dried goji berries
• Tea pot
• Boiling water

Instructions

1. Pour boiling water into a tea pot, swish it around and then pour the water out. This warms the pot and prepares it for making the best tea possible.

2. Place 25 to 30 dried goji berries into the pot. The berries do not need to be contained in a bag or infuser.

3. Fill the pot with boiling water. Place the lid on the pot and allow the berries to steep in the boiling water for 8 minutes. A mild sweet aroma will now be noticeable--this indicates that your green goji berry tea is ready.

4. Pour the tea into a cup. Do not add sugar. Goji berry green tea has a tangy quality and is slightly sweet naturally.

5. Drink your goji berry green tea, then eat the goji berries that have now plumped up in your tea pot for added antioxidant benefits.

Tips & Warnings

• The best goji berries come from China or Tibet. Your goji berries should be dried and just slightly more chew than raisins.

References

• Facts about the goji berry and its benefits

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish