Gymnema Sylvestre Tea: grounded sweetness reset
Gymnema Sylvestre Tea: grounded sweetness reset (gurmar, sugar destroyer) Gymnema Sylvestre leaf tea from The Rike tastes earthy, slightly bitter, and quietly minty. Many people use it as a mindfulness cue to notice cravings, not as a solo solution for health claims. TL;DR Steep 2 g (≈1 tsp) of gymnema leaf in 250 ml (≈1 cup) just-off-boil water for 4–6 minutes, sip slowly, and log how you feel. Expect grounded bitterness, a faint eucalyptus lift, and possible changes in how sweet foods taste for a short while. Keep safety top-of-mind: pregnancy, surgery prep, and glucose medications usually mean “skip unless cleared.” Quick Definition Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climbing plant in the Apocynaceae family. The dried leaves are brewed as a caffeine-free tisane that may temporarily blunt sweet taste perception. The flavor leans foresty, with herbaceous depth and a dry finish. At-a-glance Facts What it is: Single-ingredient herbal tea from dried Gymnema sylvestre leaves. Flavor: Ea