Posted by Amla Green
on September 23, 2020
To drink amla powder, mix the serving shown on your product label with water, tea or a smoothie. Stir well and add more liquid if the taste is too strong. Start by checking the ingredients: plain amla fruit powder, concentrated extracts and tea blends can have different serving sizes.
How to mix amla powder with water
- Choose a powder labeled for consumption. Use only the product described by those consumption directions.
- Measure the serving stated on the label. Use the supplied scoop if the directions call for it; a teaspoon and a scoop are not interchangeable measurements.
- Follow the product's directions for water quantity and temperature. If those directions allow it, stir the powder into a small amount of water first, then add the rest.
- Stir thoroughly. If particles settle, stir again before drinking.
- Taste and adjust the amount of liquid. Add water for a milder drink rather than increasing the powder.
For help distinguishing product directions from amounts used in research, see how much amla powder to take per day.
What does amla powder taste like?
Plain amla powder can taste tart and bitter. Tea, herbs and spices change the flavor of a blend, so two products may taste quite different. A more diluted drink is a simple starting point if the flavor is too strong.
You can also try a smoothie or diluted juice. Choose a mixer you enjoy and that suits your dietary preferences; a particular mixer is not evidence of a greater health benefit.
Six ways to drink amla powder
These are serving ideas to use with your product's preparation directions.
1. Water
Start with water to get a sense of the powder's flavor. Stir well and adjust the dilution to taste.
2. Warm tea
If the product can be mixed into warm drinks, stir it into a tea you enjoy. Check the caffeine information for both the tea and the powder or blend.
3. Cooled tea
Try cooled tea as a different base when the product's directions allow it. Stir again if powder settles.
4. A fruit smoothie
Blend the serving into a smoothie you already make. Banana, berries or mango are options for changing the flavor and texture. Keep the powder amount consistent with its directions.
5. Diluted juice
Try fruit juice mixed with water if you prefer a fruit-flavored drink. Adjust the dilution to your taste.
6. Lemon water
Add a little lemon to water for a sharper flavor. Both lemon and amla can taste tart, so taste before adding more lemon.
Should amla powder dissolve completely?
Different products can leave different textures. If yours settles or leaves particles, stir it again and check its preparation instructions. Adding more powder increases the amount in your drink.
When should you drink it?
Follow any timing or meal instructions on the label or from your clinician. Choose a convenient routine within those directions. This guide does not recommend taking amla on an empty stomach or claim that a particular time improves its effects.
Preparing Amla Green
Amla Green sells formulated blends containing amla. Use the serving and preparation directions on your jar, including the caffeine information for that blend. Do not substitute the teaspoon quantities from a recipe for a different powder.
Before regular supplement use
Tell your healthcare provider about supplements you take, especially if you use medication or manage a health condition. See Memorial Sloan Kettering's amla information for safety considerations.
Original article by Cyrus Khambatta. Preparation guide revised by Amla Green.
