We have three loquat trees in our property...
All thanks to the previous owners...
They give very good fruits... sweet, plump, and juicy...
All these, with minimum care...
(See here for photos of loquat fruits from our garden)
Last autumn, decided to trim the plants...
And why not put the leaves into good use, I asked myself...
Such as a herbal tea...
So I had some of them hanging out to dry...
And yes, this is the tea from loquat leaves...
My missus just put a few of the leaves into a clay pot and let the pot sit for several hours on top of our wood stove each evening...
The taste resembles that of Rooibos tea, I'd say... refreshing and nice...
Apparently, the leaves are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and vitamins A and C.
Loquat tea is supposed to be good for gastrointestinal issues like indigestion and diarrhea.
Loquat tea is supposed to be good for gastrointestinal issues like indigestion and diarrhea.
There are claims that loquat tea fights against type 2 diabetes as the leaves contain a compound called tormentic acid, which increases insulin production.
Furthermore, there are also claims that loquat tea has anti-cancer properties...
Throughout the winter, we have been boiling a pot of loquat tea each evening...
We use about three quarters of it for our hot bath, and I drink the remaining one quarter the next day...
I like the taste of it and best of all, I like the tea that I can source from my own garden...
I never heard of this before. I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by my blog... if you have a chance to try loquat tea, why not... you may like it...
DeleteDeeply admire your garden and its produce!.... & its wonders..
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I am quite blessed with a somewhat productive garden...
DeleteI am so envious that you used the tea for hot baths when we have to buy them just to drink the tea! Envy!
ReplyDeleteYes, there are a few more types of natural ingredients that I can use to make tea... shall be trying them out in due time...
DeleteDrink to good health! This is a good one. Good information on loquat leaf Lrong :-D Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Stephanie...
DeleteWhat a useful plant the loquat is and tea is a lovely color!
ReplyDeleteBeen drinking this tea for some time now and I still cannot get enough of its taste... the taste is 'un-tiring', if there is such a word...
DeleteUrayamashiiiiiii....
ReplyDeleteBestnya home-made teas!
No preservatives, no artificial substances... only pure delight... :-)
DeleteHow I would love to have a loquat tree, but our climate is not suited for it. Did not know the leaves could be used to make tea, learned something new, thanks.
ReplyDeleteWe are super lucky to be able to inherit these three loquat trees from the previous owner... am so thankful...
DeleteI'm just so envious of your organic home-grown harvest. The infusion should be extra delightful. Your previous post on how to make loquat liquer is just as fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy very much making tea from the many trees and herbs we have in the garden... we can be self sufficient in this aspect if we choose to... but I still need to buy Van Houten chocolate for my morning breakfasts...
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