This herb contains 6-12% stevioside, which is about 300 times sweeter than sucrose while containing only 1/300 the calories. As a natural high-intensity low-calorie sweetener, stevia has quickly become one of the most important sweeteners in the food and pharmaceutical industries. To date, chemical analysis and studies show that the leaf adds no calories, has no harmful side effects and is more palatable with less aftertaste than any artificial, chemical sweetener to date.
If you enjoy creating your own blended herbal teas, use a bit of this wonderful herb to sweeten the blend!
Along with other Siamy products when used regularly, it helps promote a healthier life style and well-being.
Benefits of Stevia
- 300 times sweeter than sucrose
- does not increase sugar level in blood
- helps to lower blood pressure
- no harmful side effects
- has anti-bacterial property
- heat stable up to 200°C
Suggestions for use
Take 1-4 dried leaves per 8 oz (250 ml) cup, depending of desired sweetness. Add hot water and steep 1-5 minutes. Dried stevia doesn’t have strict requirement about water temperature and brewing time. Thus you can brew it together with your favorite traditional tea or herbal drink according recommendation for this tea.
You can also grind dried leaves in coffee grinder or blender and add ground powder to the hot ready hot drink (such as coffee or chicory).
But stevia is not only sweetener for other drinks. Pure stevia herbal tea is tasty enough itself, both hot and cold.
Storage
In dry cool place, away of heat and direct sunlight, in tightly closed container.
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