Avocado leaves are the leaves of the avocado tree (Persea americana). While avocado fruit is well-known and widely consumed, the leaves are less commonly used but have some interesting properties and traditional uses.
Flavoring: Avocado leaves are used in some traditional Mexican and Central American cuisines to add a mild anise or licorice-like flavor to dishes. They are typically added to stews, soups, or as a wrapping for certain foods during cooking.
Nutritional Content: Avocado leaves contain various compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and triterpenes. These compounds contribute to the potential health benefits of the leaves.
Preparation:
Our Avocado leaves are grown and harvested from our organic farms in Uganda, sorted, washed and sundried from avocado trees ensuring its freshness, taste, and optimal flavor.
Avocado leaves-hojas de Aguacate for tea have a slightly minty, hazelnut, and a mellow flavor and also favorable to those looking for a naturally decaffeinated cup of avocado tea reducing caffeine intake.
Dried Avocado leaves contain minerals which help in detoxing. You can add other natural sweeteners for a nice breeze of avocado tea. You can make your own avocado tea blend by adding other loose leaves herbs for a tasty avocado tea flavor.