Gotu Kola Tea (Rau Ma), Centella asiatica Dried Leaf, Caffeine-Free Earthy Green Herbal Infusion, 100 gram

Product Specifications

A Fresh, Green Everyday Cup

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) — rau má in Vietnamese, Indian pennywort in English — is a small creeping herb long enjoyed across South and Southeast Asia. In Vietnam it’s a beloved everyday green, famous as a fresh cooling drink; dried and steeped, it makes a clean, green, mildly earthy, caffeine-free infusion. A simple, easygoing cup for anyone who enjoys fresh, grassy botanical teas.

Plant & Origin

Gotu kola is a low, mat-forming perennial in the Apiaceae family, recognizable by its small, round-to-kidney-shaped green leaves on slender stalks. It thrives in warm, moist ground across the tropics. This listing is the cut-and-dried leaf, prepared as a loose herbal tea — not seeds, a live plant, or a growing kit.

Key Highlights

• Fresh & Green: Clean, grassy, mildly earthy — an easy daily cup.
• Vietnamese Classic: Rau má, a familiar everyday green.
• Caffeine-Free: A gentle infusion any time of day.
• Loose Leaf: Measure to taste; great plain or blended.

How to Brew

Hot Infusion

1. Measure: Use 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaf per cup.
2. Heat Water: Bring water to a boil, or just off the boil.
3. Steep: Pour over the leaf and steep 5–10 minutes to taste.
4. Strain & Serve: Strain well; enjoy plain, or with a little honey or lime.

Iced Tea

1. Brew stronger, strain, and let cool, then serve over ice.
2. A squeeze of lime keeps it bright and refreshing.

Culinary Applications & Blend Ideas

• Solo Cup: A clean, green, caffeine-free infusion.
• Bright Lift: Pairs with lime, mint, or lemongrass.
• Cooling Style: Serve iced, Vietnamese rau-má style.
• Blends: Rounds out with a mild green tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gotu Kola / rau má?

It’s the dried leaf of Centella asiatica, known as rau má in Vietnam and Indian pennywort in English, brewed as a clean, green, caffeine-free herbal tea.

What does it taste like?

Clean, green, and mildly earthy with a grassy character — fresh and easy, not bitter or bold.

How much is in this pack?

100 g of cut-and-dried gotu kola leaf.

Is this leaf, seeds, or a plant?

Dried leaf for tea. It’s not seeds, a live plant, a growing kit, or a supplement.

How do I brew it?

Steep 1–2 teaspoons per cup in boiled water for 5–10 minutes, then strain. Enjoy hot or iced.

Storage & Quality Assurance

• Freshness: Loose dried leaf; cut, color, and aroma vary naturally batch to batch — normal for dried botanical leaf.
• Storage Instructions: Keep sealed after opening in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight, and strong odors.
• Package Includes: 100 g of dried Gotu Kola leaf (Centella asiatica / rau má).

This is a herbal tea for culinary enjoyment. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult a healthcare professional before use.