Guava leaf tea is tea made by boiling guava leaves and water. It is commonly used in the Asian countries. Guava leaf tea is known to help reduce diarrhea, and can bring down blood sugar levels when taken after meals. It can also lower cholesterol levels as well as soothe uterine cramps in women. Another benefit of guava leaf tea is that it enhances the quality of sleep.
In this article, we bring you a simple guide to preparing guava leaf tea.
Ingredients
5 guava leaves
1 liter of water
1 teaspoon of honey
Special Utensil
Mesh strainer
Steps
- Wash the guava leaves well under running water.
- Pour water into a saucepan and put the guava leaves into it.
- Boil it for ten minutes. After this, strain the tea through the mesh strainer into a mug, leaving the leaves in the strainer.
- Add the honey to the guava leaf tea, stir with a spoon and serve.
