A plant-based sweetness without sugar or calories

Dried and cut stevia leaves are a simple, natural, and unprocessed solution for sweetening hot beverages, infusions, decoctions, or herbal blends. They can be combined with bitter, sour, or strong-tasting herbs to sweeten the infusion, or used alone for their mild aroma and distinctive aftertaste. Unlike concentrated extracts, the whole leaf retains a more vegetal and mild flavor profile, sought after in artisanal herbal teas and simple herbal preparations.

Description

Whole or roughly chopped leaves, dark green to olive green, dried naturally or at low temperature. Slightly brittle texture, intense vegetal aroma, very sweet taste with a slightly liquorice note on the finish.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Stevia
• Latin name: Stevia rebaudiana
• Family: Asteraceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Form: Cut sheet (loose)
• Origin: South America, now cultivated in Asia, Europe and North Africa
• Name in English: Stevia leaf cut
• Name in German: Geschnittene Stevia-Blätter
• Name in Spanish: Hojas de stevia cortadas
• Name in Italian: Foglie di stevia tagliate
• Name in Arabic: أوراق الستيفيا المجففة

Uses and advice

• Direct infusion: 1 pinch of leaves for a cup – infuse for 5 to 7 minutes with or without other plants.
• Infusion blends: ideal with mate, verbena, mint, lemongrass or rooibos.
• Culinary use: can be ground into powder and incorporated into homemade sweet recipes, smoothies or sauces.

Precautions for use

• Do not overdose: very strong taste, a few leaves are enough.
• Avoid in case of known hypersensitivity to plants of the Asteraceae family.
• Store in an airtight container away from moisture and light.

History and tradition

Used for generations by the Guarani people of Paraguay, stevia is one of the few natural sweeteners permitted in many dietary traditions. The whole leaf, less processed than industrial extracts, is now popular for its authentic taste, simplicity, and compatibility with low-sugar lifestyles.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or airtight and opaque HDPE pot.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Technical data on plant-based sweeteners
• Documentation on aromatic plants of traditional use

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