Finding drinks that support your recovery after a MASLD (formerly NAFLD) is not easy. We know that water is the safest beverage, coffee has its benefits, but tea is in a somewhat grey area: some say it could help, some say it doesn’t.
The truth is probably somewhere in the middle: tea alone won’t reverse fatty liver disease, but it might support your journey. It’s not just potentially helpful, but it’s also pleasant and calming – so perfect to add to your already restricted daily routine.
This article covers them all: the best tea that can support liver health, what science says about them, how to drink them, what to watch out for, and basically everything you need to know on the matter.
Other herbal teas might also help, but factual evidence is limited. However, since drinking these teas in moderation has no side effects, you should try them and hope for the best.
As it was my case with milk thistle, since the worst that can happen is nothing, then why not try if some claim there are indeed benefits?
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The Best Liver-Friendly Teas at a Glance
These are the teas discussed in detail below, each relying on herbs linked to better liver function, such as milk thistle, dandelion root, burdock root, licorice root, ginger, peppermint, and turmeric:
- NUTRALIVER – Liver Detox Tea
- Elephantal Wellness Premium Detox Herbal Tea
- Dandy Liver Detox Tea
- Twinings Green Tea
If you have a bit more time, I recommend reading the details below to know what ingredient each one has, what they taste like (and find out more on how to drink them and realistic expectations).
1. NUTRALIVER – Liver Detox Tea
This tea is an all-natural blend made from plants that are associated with improved liver health and detox: Milk Thistle, Liquorice, Peppermint, Fennel & Turmeric.
Milk Thistle has been used for many years as a natural way of supporting the health of your liver. It contains silymarin which helps protect healthy cells within the body while also destroying damaged ones.
The other ingredients are also considered by naturists helpful in detoxing the liver, while the peppermint gives the tea a pleasant taste, as well help help cleanse your system and soothe any stomach discomfort you might be experiencing.
I really like the taste of the tea – is very mild and minty and I can easily drink it without adding any sweeteners.
If you really must add sweetener to it, only add a bit of natural Stevia or 1/4 teaspoons honey. But most likely, you will be able to find it extremely enjoyable without adding sweeteners – which is the perfect way to have it!
IMPORTANT: Make sure to tell your doctor if you are already taking milk thistle supplements, to make sure you don’t overdo it!
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2. Elephantal Wellness Premium Detox Herbal Tea
This tea is made in the USA and uses a blend of tea ingredients which are known to support liver health, but a different mix if we compare it to the one above.
This one has Milk Thistle – which is by far the best natural choice as you probably know already, but also turmeric root, burdock root, dandelion root, ginger, cilantro, parsley, nettle leaf, and cayenne pepper.
Plenty of goodies!
These herbs have been used for centuries to help regulate the body’s natural detoxification process. The ingredients in this tea are said to help cleanse and detox the liver, while promoting healthy digestion.
I used to drink this tea for a couple of months, and I really liked it, basically feeling how my digestive system feels healthier – and that cayenne pepper flavor certainly made everything more interesting.
Taste is a bit strong in my opinion, with the earthy flavor coming from the budrock and the particular, spicy tingle (there’s also the ginger to contribute to it), so it’s perfect for those looking for something tastier than water.
Have in mind that this particular tea doesn’t come in teabags, so you will need a tea strainer for it.
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3. Dandy Liver Detox Tea
Another tea that might help your fight against fatty liver – and one that tastes really good too!
The tea comes in a box of 20 bags, each one being individually wrapped. The ingredients are organic – dandelion root, milk thistle, lemongrass leaf, plus a proprietary blend of the brand, which includes lemon peel, peppermint, ginger and licorice among others.
You can easily tell simply from reading the ingredients that this one does taste really well!
I am a big fan of the lemongrass flavor and I can say by far that this is my favorite in terms of taste.
Dandy Liver Detox Tea is said to be an effective way of cleansing your liver, boosting your energy and helping reverse MASLD.
Of course, nothing is guaranteed – as we’ve already discussed – but at the very least you’d be getting some really tasty tea to add some variety to your daily drinks.
The tea is caffeine-free, like all on this list so far, so it can be enjoyed at any time of the day or night. It also has a light sweet flavor, which I find very refreshing.
I would definitely recommend giving this one a try if you’re looking for an enjoyable detox tea with great ingredients!
4. Twinnings Green Tea
You can keep it simple by enjoying this tea made 100% from green tea leaves. And we’re talking about an amazing brand here (my all time favorite tea brand!) so you know that quality is guaranteed.
Green tea is considerate one of the healthiest drinks you can consume and it has been linked with a range of potential health benefits. You can learn more about the benefits of green tea for the liver here.
Among these, we have aiding with weight loss and liver detoxification. There are actual studies to support these claims, so we have all the good signs to use this tea.
Do have in mind that it contains caffeine, so if you are on a low caffeine diet, this might not be for you.
I personally enjoy it by itself – no sweeteners or anything added to it (can also try adding some fresh lemon juice for a nice twist).
I like that the flavor is very soothing – I usually drink at least one cup each day after my morning coffee, followed by one other cup (usually the Dandy Liver one recommended above) in the evening.
How Many Cups Per Day?
While there is no recommended number of cups you should drink per day, I personally stick to two: one in the morning, one in the evening. But at the same time, just one per day or even 3-4 cups would also be OK.
Also check the boxes of the teas you purchase and follow their instructions, if any. And, of course, discuss everything first with your doctor, to make sure that they also approve the said teas. In most cases, they have no reason not to – but better be safe, right?
Also, make sure that if you choose any that contain Milk Thistle, take that into account if you also use one of the best Milk Thistle supplements I’ve recommended (or any type of Milk Thistle supplementation) – you don’t want to get over the daily recommended doses!
Drinking tea won’t be enough to heal your liver
Do not treat these teas as medication. They’re supportive, not curative (at least not fully agreed upon by research). Their biggest benefits come from making hydration more pleasant, supporting digestion, and complementing a healthy lifestyle with potential liver detoxification benefits.
You will still have to make lifestyle changes and follow a proper, healthy diet. But this should not stop you from enjoying them in the meantime and seeing if they help improve your symptoms or not.
As long as they don’t do any extra harm, I see no reason not to give them a try – at least this is how I approach things and it has worked for me so far, as I have reversed my fatty liver.
But I repeat: I am sure that the biggest role was played by me following my strict diet, which helped me eat healthier foods, do more exercise, and minimize stress.
Final thoughts
Teas and other supplements have helped – maybe – but I wouldn’t go as far as saying that they’re the thing that helped me reverse my condition.
But since we don’t have many options in regards to what to drink each day after being diagnosed, these potentially beneficial teas are really helpful – at least in terms of variety. If they do help the liver as well, then it’s even better!
If you already enjoy drinking tea, though – or if you want to add some variety to the plain water you usually drink, why not use one (or more) of the recommendations above?
They do taste good and even some of their claimed health benefits are better than nothing!
I was diagnosed with a fatty liver in 2014 and reversed it by mid-2015 through diet & lifestyle changes. Since then, I’ve been studying this condition continuously, keeping up to date with the latest scientific findings and practical approaches.
My articles are based on medical studies and my direct, personal experience reversing this condition. Now, I am the published author of the top-rated book, “From Fatty Liver to Healthy Liver”.