12 Avocado leaves per bag.
Fresh leaves grown in Hyde Park, MA
 
Functional Benefits:
Antioxidant rich
Can reduce free radical damage in the body
 
How to Prepare:
For two servings :
Bring two cups of water to a boil
Add four leaves to the boiling water. Tear or cut the leaves to release more flavor 
Reduce to a simmer and cover
Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes
Strain and enjoy!
 
This tea can be enjoyed iced or hot.
Store leaves in the fridge for up to two weeks or dry the leaves to lengthen their shelf life
 
Research:
Castro-López, Cecilia et al. “Polyphenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Leaf Purified Hydroalcoholic Extracts from Seven Mexican Persea americana Cultivars.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 24,1 173. 4 Jan. 2019, doi:10.3390/molecules24010173
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6337479/ 
 
 
For more information about Avocado Leaves: https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Avocado_Leaves_11454.php 
 
 
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