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May help support a healthy digestive system
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Ideal for consumption after a large meal
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Very pleasant taste
Keep your digestive system in tip-top condition with Espinheira Santa. In Brazil, it is commonly consumed as a leaf tea after meals and has a very pleasant taste, making it a perfect non-alcoholic digestif.
Also known as 'Chuchuwasi', Espinheira Santa (Maytenus Ilicifolia) is a small, shrubby evergreen tree growing to heights of around 5m, with leaves and berries that resemble those of the European Holly. It is native to Southern Brazil and many other parts of South America.
Espinheira Santa is part of a large genus of plants, many of which have been used medicinally by indigenous tribes. In Brazil it is commonly consumed as a leaf tea after meals.
Directions:
Infuse 1 teabag in a cup of boiling water for 2-5 minutes. Consume after a main meal.
Ingredients:
Pure shredded leaves of Espinheira Santa (Maytenus Ilicifolia).