🌿 Sugar Sugar | Organic Herbal Blood Sugar Support Tea
Sugar Sugar is not a mass-produced product. It is an expert-level botanical wellness tea formulated by Donna Cleary, a Clinical Herbalist and Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience at a Harvard teaching hospital. Her formulations draw on a hereditary Irish herbalism tradition documented to 1100 AD.
 
Why Choose Sugar Sugar?
Whole-Plant Metabolic Support: Bitter melon, cerase, lemon balm, tulsi, and gymnema sylvestre — five botanicals traditionally used across cultures in Jamaica, India, and beyond to support healthy blood sugar balance and metabolic wellness, for a synergistic effect that single-ingredient products miss, long before modern research began to investigate why.
Organic Quality: Every batch is hand-blended using organic components to ensure you receive the full potency and purity of each botanical.
 
A Symphony of Botanicals
Cerase (Bitter Melon / Momordica charantia): One of the most celebrated botanicals in Caribbean and Asian herbal tradition, cerase has been used for centuries to support healthy blood sugar balance and metabolic wellness. Brian says it best — in Jamaica, this is what they had for traditional support, long before modern medicine arrived
Bitter Melon: Traditionally used across cultures in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its metabolic-supporting properties, known in herbal tradition to complement the body's natural ability to maintain healthy blood sugar balance already within a normal range
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Traditionally valued in European herbal practice for its calming and digestive properties, known in herbal tradition to support healthy stress response — an important companion for metabolic wellness since stress directly affects blood sugar balance
Tulsi (Holy Basil): One of the most revered adaptogens in Ayurvedic tradition, traditionally used to support the body's natural stress response, healthy metabolism, and overall vitality
Gymnema Sylvestre: Known in Ayurvedic tradition as "the sugar destroyer," gymnema has been used for centuries to support healthy blood sugar balance and reduce cravings for sweets
 
A Note from Donna
If you are monitoring your blood sugar, continue to do so while using this tea and share any changes with your healthcare provider. Never adjust medications based on herbal use alone.
 
Suggested Use
Steep 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of hot water for 20–30 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
Holistic Pairing: For broader metabolic and digestive support, pair with our Losing It! Weight Support Tea. 
 
Caution: If you are diabetic or managing a blood sugar condition, consult your healthcare provider before use — some of these botanicals have traditionally been used to support blood sugar balance and may interact with diabetes medications. If you have allergies to any listed ingredients, do not use this product. Discontinue use immediately if an allergic reaction occurs. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ⚠️
 
1 oz bag — $20
 
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Google Reviews & Testimonials ✅
Daniel: "I've been exploring natural options, and this tea has been a positive addition to my routine."
Jana: "I remember my grandmother using these herbs. I'm excited to experience this traditional blend!"
Brian: "Brings me back to Jamaica. This is all we had for traditional support."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What herbs are traditionally used for blood sugar support? Herbalists across Caribbean, Asian, and Ayurvedic traditions have long turned to bitter melon, cerase, and gymnema sylvestre as foundational botanicals for metabolic wellness. Sugar Sugar combines all three with lemon balm and tulsi in a formula crafted by a Clinical Herbalist and Registered Nurse, designed to support healthy blood sugar balance already within a normal range.
What is cerase tea good for? Cerase, also known as bitter melon or Momordica charantia, is one of the most celebrated botanicals in Caribbean and Asian herbal tradition. It has been used for centuries to support healthy metabolic wellness and blood sugar balance, and remains a staple of traditional wellness practice across Jamaica, India, and beyond.
What is gymnema sylvestre? Gymnema sylvestre is known in Ayurvedic tradition as "the sugar destroyer" — an herb traditionally used for centuries to support healthy blood sugar balance and reduce cravings for sweets. It is one of the most studied botanicals in the field of metabolic wellness.
Can herbal tea support healthy blood sugar? Several botanicals in Sugar Sugar — including bitter melon, cerase, and gymnema sylvestre — have been used in herbal tradition across cultures for centuries to support healthy blood sugar balance already within a normal range. This tea is not a substitute for medical treatment if you have a diagnosed blood sugar condition, and we always recommend consulting your healthcare provider.
Is this tea safe if I am taking diabetes medication? If you are managing a blood sugar condition or taking diabetes medication, consult your healthcare provider before use. Some of the botanicals in this blend have traditionally been used to support blood sugar balance and may interact with medications. Always monitor your blood sugar and share any changes with your provider.
 
Disclaimer
The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. Please consult your healthcare professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires this notice.