Greek Stevia dried leaves of Premium quality. Expiration Date: Provided on the bag The raw and most natural version of stevia. Scientific name: Stevia rebaudiana It comes from the rainforests of Brazil and Paraguay. Native American Indians used Stevia mainly as a sweetener adopted by European settlers.  The largest use of stevia as a sweetener today is in Japan. Basic Properties: A natural calorie-free sweetener that does not raise blood sugar. How to use: Add the leaves to any tea of your choice to sweeten it. Medicinal uses: Its chemicals improve cardiovascular function and are beneficial in the case of hypertension. They also have a positive effect on some chronic infections, they act as bactericidal substances,  mainly against treptococcus mutans, Pseudomonasaerugin, Proteus vulgaris without adverse effects on blood sugar levels. They have dermatological use (eczema, acne, candida, anti-wrinkle action),  act as a feed additive improving the taste, appetite and digestion. In cooking and pastry use as described below: How to use dried stevia leaves as a sweetener in your recipes You won't find a more efficient sweetener than Stevia - it's 30 times sweeter than sugar - but when you use it in your pastry,  you need to substitute for more of the sweet taste. Sugar adds color, moisture, caramel, aroma and intensity to food, so you  should use stevia in combination with a thickening material. You will make the most of the stevia when you process the dried leaves yourself, creating the form that is most suitable  for each use. Grated stevia works well in baking, stevia extract will give you the glaze you want and stevia syrup will complete a serving ... Grated Stevia for use in baking Step 1 Rinse stevia leaves with cold water and spread on kitchen paper. Gently wipe off moisture and leave for a few minutes. Step 2 Cut any stalks that may be present. Rinse the powdered leaves well, using a mortar or spice mill. Step 3 Weigh the appropriate amount. Calculate 1 tablespoon of stevia powder for one cup of sugar Step 4 Calculate the amounts of liquid ingredients your recipe requires and add to them an extra 1/3 cup of the base liquid for  each spoonful of stevia powder you will use. For example, if the recipe wants 1 cup of milk and you have replaced the sugar  with 2 tablespoons of sugar, you will eventually put in 1 + 2/3 cups of milk. Step 5 Mix the ingredients and check how thick the porridge is. If the mixture is sparse, add one teaspoon at a time until desired.  Bake at a temperature of up to 200 ?. Extract for Sauces or Glaze Step 1 Rinse stevia leaves with cold water and dry with kitchen paper. Cut the stalks and crush the leaves with your hands and put in a jar. Step 2 Cover the leaves with vodka or tsipouro and close the jar. Store it in your closet for 2 days. Shake it often. Step 3 Drain the liquid through a coffee filter or a tulip. Step 4 Heat the liquid for 30 minutes. The alcohol will evaporate and the concentrate will remain. Step 5 Store in a dark dropper bottle. Step 6 Prepare your glaze, sweet sauce or whatever else to add to the sugar. Replace as follows: 2 drops of stevia for 1 teaspoon of sugar 6 drops of stevia for 1 tbsp 1 teaspoon of liquid stevia tea for 1 cup of sugar Step 7 Mix your glaze or sauce over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon agar powder to each 2 cups of sauce. Stir well and remove from heat.  Once it cools down a little it will set. Serving syrup Step 1 Rinse stevia leaves with cold water and dry with kitchen paper. Cut the stalks and crush the leaves with your hands and put in a jar.  Use ? cup of crushed stevia leaves for a cup of plain syrup. Step 2 Cover the stevia leaves with 1 cup of lukewarm water and allow to soak at room temperature for 24 hours. Step 3 Strain the syrup with tulip. Add stevia syrup to drinks, sauces, glaze or anywhere else that needs sweetening to the finish. SHIPPING Your payment will reach us immediately. Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your order within 1-2 days to your  registered eBay address. If you need your item sent to an alternative address, you must add the address to your eBay account prior  to purchasing. Once your order has been dispatched we will send you an ‘Item Dispatched’ email to let you know that your order is on its way.