Stevia
I visited my local farmers market this Saturday, at Towne Center Park in Suwanee, Georgia. There is a woman there who sells all kinds of beautiful, aromatic, organic herbs. This is where I was introduced to Stevia. It is a natural herb that is actually a zero calorie natural sweetener. I like to grow herbs in my own garden, although I’m no expert. Anyway, I bought some from her and planted it in the front bed at my house, but before doing so, I snipped a piece about four inches long and steeped with some regular orange pekoe tea. Wow. I couldn’t believe it. Now, if you really like the Southern sugar sweet tea, you will be disappointed, unless, maybe you submerge the entire plant. But I like a nice hint of sweet and this plant really did the trick.
My husband did a search on Stevia and sent me some links. I will post those within the next 24 hours or so. I am on vacation, after all, and am trying not to do so much work. But, whatever you can find on this plant, I encourage you to try it.
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