Rang jued (laurel clock vine)

Thunbergia laurifolia

infusion · leaf

Leaves of a mauve-flowered vine, steeped as a green tea in Thailand.

Origin

Southeast Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

One teaspoon of dried leaves per cup, five to ten minutes in barely simmering water; the infusion is strained and drunk.

Did you know?

Its Thai name means “that removes poison”: it was taken after overindulging.