A couple months ago, I started to notice signs of trouble with my blood sugar levels. I love sweets, I really do. I've loved sweets ever since I could remember. And, unfortunately, I'm paying for it. Ever since my body had been acting up, I've been trying to cut down on my sugar intake. I've also been hunting for types of foods that would help lower my blood sugar levels. This is where loquat leaves come in.
Loquat leaves are evergreen leaves that can grow up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. They are used as a natural healing agent for many things, but fighting diabetes is what they're most known for. I'm not a big fan of tea, but because of the results I've gotten from drinking loquat leaves tea, you won't get a single complaint from me.
As you can see from above, the ones growing in my backyard tend to come with fuzzy little particles—sometimes even spiders and webs, so I often scrub and rinse each leaf down till I can see their natural glossy finish.
Some like to tear the leaves to pieces, but I like to leave them intact. Less work, same results. Also, the older the leaves, the better. I place about 2-3 large leaves in a kettle with some water—4 if they're medium sized—and let it boil until I hear it whistle. I let it steep for a few hours so that the water really soaks up all the nutrients and benefits the loquat leaves provide. After that, it's ready to drink.
I prefer to drink it cold, but if you like your tea hot, just pour yourself a cup and reheat it. As you can see, the resulting color is a dark, rich orange tint.
- IM
