Native Gumbi Gumbi Tea

Botanical name: Pittosporum angustifolium

The fabulously named Gumbi Gumbi tea (sometimes spelled Gumby Gumby) is also known as Native Apricot, thanks to its bright orange round fruits. The fruits aren’t considered edible, and the real magic of this plant are the leaves, which have been brewed as a medicinal tonic by indigenous communities throughout its range for countless generations for its versatile use in everyday wellness practices and rituals.

Traditionally, both fresh and dry leaves are brewed into tea, imparting the beverage with a slightly bitter, peppery taste. Spice Zen's Gumbi Gumbi is a dried whole leaf tea that ensures purity and superior nutritional benefits when compared to milled herb. 

Recent scientific research into the benefits of Gumbi Gumbi has found the saponins, tannins and phytochemicals found in the leaves boast an array of useful properties for supporting human health. These compounds are currently being studied for their potential roles in natural wellness, as part of the ongoing interest in traditional herbal ingredients. This native tea is known to be energising and natural self-care routines Check out the health benefits at this link.

Brewing Instructions: To drink Gumbi Gumbi at home as a general health tonic (try a steaming hot cup when you feel a cold coming on), brew 4 to 5 leaves per litre of boiling water, allowing it to simmer and steep for at least an hour. Drink either hot or cold. Add honey as it is bitter! Alternatively, you can double the amount of leaves to reduce the simmer time by half.

Loose leaf herbal tea.

Australian Ingredient: Whole dried Gumbi Gumbi leaf.