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Place 2 teaspoon Persimmon leaves in a cup , pour boiling water and steep for 5 minutes , then strain and enjoy!

Chinese Academy of the Sciences found that this particular tea contains a large variety of Vitamin C, tannins, flavonoids, rutin, choline carotenoids, amino acids. In addition, the tea were found to contain 10 elements: Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), titanium (Ti), calcium (Ca), phosphorous (P), and more. These elements are found to aid to healthy bodily functions.

Compared to other teas, persimmon leaf tea contains a higher level of health and nutritional benefits. Analysis has shown persimmon leaf tea contains up to 10 times the amount of Vitamin C, tannins, flavonoids, rutin, choline and essential amino acid. Compared to other fruits and vegetables, persimmon leaf tea contains up to several times more vitamins.

Scientific research has shown that drinking persimmon leaf tea promotes a healthy metabolism. Rutin aids in softening the blood choline tube, which prevents arteriosclerosis. Flavonoids aid in lowering blood pressure and increase blood flow. According to Japan’s “Longevity” magazine, drinking persimmon leaf tea and prevent melanoma. These health benefits generate anti-cancer and anti-influenza virus interferons.

Persimmon leaves are green from spring to summer and in the fall they change to a beautiful red/orange color with green and black dots.When they are steeped into a tea, the tea is meant to be sipped gently and its complex flavor and aroma savored. The color of persimmon leaf tea is orange that changes to a brown color as it cools. The taste is bitter with a hint of sourness and some sweetness when the tea cools down.
Persimmon leaves are high in fiber and they contain tannins which can help digestion. They have properties than can help prevent high blood pressure and it is said that persimmon leaves have 30 times more vitamin C than oranges. They also possess pro-vitamin C which is not destroyed easily by heat, allowing the vitamin C to survive the brewing process.
Academy of Sciences found that this particular tea contains a large variety of Vitamin C, tannins, flavonoids, rutin, choline carotenoids, amino acids. In addition, the tea was found to contain 10 elements: Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), titanium (Ti), calcium (Ca), phosphorous (P), and more. These elements are found to aid to healthy bodily functions. Compared to other teas, persimmon leaf tea contains a higher level of health and nutritional benefits.
Young green persimmon leaves are used for tempura. Leaves collected in the spring are used for making persimmon tea. They are also used for wrapping sushi in Japan. Persimmon tea is caffeine-free. Persimmon leaves have a bactericidal and preserving effect on the food wrapped within.

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Steep 2 teaspoons in a cup of water and let stand for 30 minutes. Take advantage of our large selection of unique teas!
GGA Thai Basil Tea Therapy, All Natural, Packed With Minerals & Vitamins, No GMO, No Chemical Additives, 1 ingredient For a Healthy you!

GGA Thai Basil Tea or aka “Holy Basil Tea” comes complete with an array of antioxidants and other wonderful phytonutrients. Some of these phytonutrients, orientin, and vicenin, have been found to strengthen your immune system and bring longevity. Eugenol (one of basil’s volatile oils), making basil a natural anti-inflammatory. So drink a cup of Thai basil instead of taking aspirin to get a natural effect that is long-lasting. Basil comes complete with vitamin A (through beta-carotene), magnesium, and many other nutrients that help improve blood flow and help stop cholesterol from oxidizing in the bloodstream. With the high dose of Vitamin A, your skin will show signs of smoothness and youthfulness and your overall energy will increase as you drink a cup a day cold or hot! ENJOY!!

Grown in Armenia, Thai Basil has a beautiful pungent flavor and smell when used in cooking. Whether you are using it in everything from curries, salads, soups, and stir-fry or garnishing, you will never be disappointed. With the added nutritional benefits, you will truly only know the importance of this herb until you tried it. Thai basil is sweet and grows on purplish stems, topped with pretty, reddish-purple flower buds. The flowers are edible and both leaves and flowers are sweetly perfumed with a mix of a distinct basil scent with a hint of anise or licorice. As such, it is sometimes referred to as “anise basil” or “licorice basil”.