Description
A herbal tea made from cacao leaves (Theobroma cacao) from our Botanical Garden.
About Ecovillage Silimalombu
Ecovillage Silimalombu is a multi-generational farm of the Gultom family on Samosir Island, Lake Toba. Between mango trees up to 500 years old, a lush permaculture food forest has grown. Our products are made from plants grown there, without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and they are processed and packaged on site. More information: www.laketoba.net · Tokopedia: www.tokopedia.com/silimalombu
Product information
- Made from cacao (chocolate) trees grown in the Ecovillage Silimalombu Botanical Garden.
- Net Weight: 25g
- Packaging: Practical and hygienic stand-up pouch with a ziplock.
Preparation
- Take 1-2 teaspoons of Cacao Leaf Tea.
- Brew with hot water (80-90°C).
- Let it steep for 3-5 minutes so the flavor and aroma are perfectly released.
- Strain and enjoy warm, or add ice cubes for a more refreshing sensation.
- Honey or lemon can be added according to taste.
Good to know: nutrition, traditional use and research
The statements below describe nutrition facts, traditional use and published research. They are not health claims for this product.
- Cacao leaves are traditionally used in some regions as a tea. This is a traditional use only and has not been confirmed by sufficient scientific evidence.
- Cacao leaves contain polyphenols, which show antioxidant activity in laboratory tests. This does not show an effect in people.
Learn more about the plant in our Botanical Garden.
Important
- This product is a food or natural product. It is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medication or have a health condition, please ask a doctor before use. Do not replace medical treatment with natural products.
- The information on this page is for general information only and is not medical advice.
