How much caffeine is in Gotu Kola Herbal Tea?

Gotu Kola Herbal Tea is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz cup (240ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Gotu Kola Herbal Tea?

Target 95°C (203°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Gotu Kola Herbal Tea be extracted?

Extract for 5:00-7:00 using Covered Mug Infusion, at a ratio of 3g leaves per 240ml, prepared at Whole Leaf. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Gotu Kola Herbal Tea taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Gotu Kola Herbal Tea?

Botanical ingredients can interact with medicines or allergies; confirm identity and seek qualified advice when needed. Use individualized guidance for pregnancy, medication interactions, allergies, reflux, or other health concerns. Do not use a beverage as a replacement for prescribed care; preparation strength can change exposure. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Sri Lanka & Southeast Asia

Gotu Kola Herbal Tea

Name: How to Brew Gotu Kola Herbal Tea
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 8 oz cup (240ml)
Cuisine: Sri Lanka & Southeast Asia
Ingredients: 3 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 240 g filtered water at 95°C; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

Fresh green herb, cucumber, and mineral notes.

Gotu Kola Herbal Tea is a botanical infusion from Sri Lanka & Southeast Asia. This editorial profile focuses on Gotu kola culinary and herbal traditions across South and Southeast Asia, with practical preparation guidance and cautious senso…

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessLow

acidityLow

bitternessVery low

bodyLow

aromaHigh

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

clear aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

No distinct note recorded here — the palate reads as restrained rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

restrained sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

restrained body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

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