Stevia Tea

Stevia tea is a natural sweetener made from the stevia rebaudiana plant, which originated in Paraguay and other subtropical areas of South America.

The leaves of this herb contain an immense amount of non-caloric, non-toxic molecules that provide more than 30 times the sweetening power of sugar.

Sometimes referred to as “sweet herb” or “honeyleaf,” the plant’s leaves are most often crushed to form stevia tea, which is then used to sweeten a variety of beverages.

The leaves also contain proteins, carbohydrates, iron, potassium, zinc, calcium, magnesium and other minerals along with Vitamins A and C.

Stevia currently is used extensively around the world and research studies consistently point to its safety as a natural sweetening agent.

It is important to note that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved stevia as a dietary supplement, yes has not approved the herb as a sugar substitute or non-caloric sweetener.

The herb can be found in a number of forms – all of which provide a different level of sweetening strength.

In addition to its sweetening qualities, stevia tea is purported to have therapeutic uses that include lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics, aiding digestion, and improving oral health.

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