Premium Jiaogulan Tea – Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is a remarkable herbal tea plant native to the mountainous regions of southern China and Southeast Asia. Often referred to as the “Ginseng of the South”, Jiaogulan has attracted increasing attention worldwide because its leaves naturally contain a high concentration of saponins, antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that are structurally similar to those found in ginseng.

The famous “Herb of Immortality”

For centuries, Jiaogulan has been used in traditional Chinese herbal culture as a daily tonic plant. In parts of Guizhou Province, where the herb is consumed regularly as a tea infusion, local communities are known for their unusually high number of elderly people. Because of this association with vitality and longevity, Jiaogulan is often called the “Herb of Immortality”.

Unlike traditional tea made from Camellia sinensis, Jiaogulan is technically a herbal infusion and naturally caffeine-free, making it ideal for drinking throughout the day.

Taste and character

Jiaogulan tea is appreciated not only for its traditional reputation but also for its pleasant and naturally sweet flavour. The infusion is smooth, mild and slightly herbal, with subtle notes that many tea drinkers compare to liquorice or sweet greens. Unlike many other herbal teas, Jiaogulan rarely develops bitterness, even when infused longer.

This makes it a particularly accessible herbal tea, suitable both for experienced tea enthusiasts and for people who normally find herbal infusions too strong or astringent.

Our Premium Jiaogulan

Our Premium Jiaogulan Tea is carefully sourced from China and consists mainly of high-quality leaves with only a small proportion of stems. Compared to many standard Jiaogulan teas on the market, this selection offers a finer, cleaner and more balanced flavour while still retaining the beneficial plant compounds present in the stems.

The leaves are gently processed to preserve their natural aroma and valuable constituents. The result is a smooth, naturally sweet herbal tea that can be enjoyed daily.

Why choose Jiaogulan tea?

• Naturally rich in saponins and antioxidants
• Known as the traditional “Herb of Immortality”
• Caffeine-free herbal tea suitable for any time of day
• Pleasant naturally sweet flavour with mild herbal notes
• Premium leaf quality with fewer coarse stems