Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana

South American Herb • Naturally Sweet • Zero Calories

Treasured for its remarkably sweet leaves, stevia has been used in South America for more than 1,500 years and is now one of the world’s best-known natural alternatives to refined sugar.

Origen

Native to the subtropical regions of Paraguay and Brazil, stevia naturally grows in warm, semi-humid environments with abundant sunlight and well-drained soils around the world.

Usos tradicionales

For centuries, Indigenous South American communities used stevia leaves to sweeten yerba mate and other beverages. They also incorporated the plant into traditional herbal remedies.

Tipo botánico

Stevia is a small perennial shrub belonging to the Asteraceae, or sunflower, family. It has slender green leaves, delicate white flowers, and naturally occurring compounds that give the plant its exceptional sweetness.

Historia y tradición

Stevia’s traditional use in Paraguay dates back at least 1,500 years, when Indigenous communities valued its sweet leaves. Despite this long history, the plant remained unknown beyond South America until it was scientifically documented in 1899, paving the way for its wider recognition.

Nutrientes y compuestos

Stevia’s intense sweetness comes from steviol glycosides, primarily stevioside and rebaudioside A. These compounds can be up to 400 times sweeter than table sugar while providing zero calories. The leaves also contain flavonoids, polyphenols, and other naturally occurring plant compounds.

Versatilidad de las hierbas

Fresh, dried, or ground stevia leaves can be used to sweeten teas, coffee, lemonade, smoothies, desserts, and recipes. Their concentrated sweetness means only a small amount is needed, making stevia a popular natural, no-calorie alternative to refined sugar.

Productos de Stevia HerbaZest

Hojas de Stevia

Sustituto del azúcar: Las hojas de estevia, naturalmente más dulces que el azúcar común, se han utilizado como edulcorante natural durante siglos. Sus cualidades únicas están respaldadas por investigaciones científicas.
Puras y premium: Hojas de estevia, sin aditivos ni conservantes. Son veganas, libres de gluten y sin GMO, además de estar envasadas cuidadosamente en una bolsa reciclable y resellable para garantizar una frescura óptima.
Cosechadas manualmente: Nuestras hojas de estevia son cosechadas a mano y secadas al sol en el clima subtropical del Perú. Este proceso realza su dulzor natural y prolonga su vida útil.
Fácil de usar: Añada de 3 a 5 hojas de estevia a una taza junto con el té, vierta agua caliente y deje reposar durante 5 minutos. También se puede usar para endulzar otras bebidas como café, limonada y batidos.

Tamaño

6oz

$19.99