{"product_id":"mesquite-leaves-loose-leaf-herbal-tea-1-5-oz","title":"Mesquite Leaves Loose Leaf Herbal Tea - 1.5 oz","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMesquite Leaves Loose Leaf Herbal Tea \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin and Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMesquite leaves come from trees in the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProsopis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, which are native to arid regions of the American Southwest, northern Mexico, and parts of South America. In the Sonoran Desert, mesquite is one of the most important native plants, providing food, shade, and habitat for wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile mesquite pods are more commonly used for flour and sweet culinary applications, the young leaves have also been used traditionally in herbal preparations. Dried mesquite leaves produce a light, earthy herbal infusion that reflects the desert landscape from which they come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild and earthy, s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoft woody character, s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eubtle green notes, sl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eight mineral quality, g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eentle sweetness on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung Mesquite Leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutritional Benefits*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eResearch on mesquite leaf tea is limited compared to more widely studied herbs, so health claims should be made cautiously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTraditionally, mesquite has been valued for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally occurring antioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrace minerals found within the plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaffeine-free hydration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional use in desert herbal practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting a connection to regional and traditional foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause scientific studies specifically on mesquite leaf tea are limited, it is best described as a traditional botanical beverage rather than promoted for specific health outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 195–205°F (90–96°C). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Amount: 1–2 teaspoons dried leaves per 8 oz water, s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteep Time: 5–8 minutes, s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrain before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Hammock Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Hammock LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48775695728855,"sku":"MQ1.5","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/3812\/9623\/files\/Mesquiteleaves.jpg?v=1781838026","url":"https:\/\/teaandhammock.com\/products\/mesquite-leaves-loose-leaf-herbal-tea-1-5-oz","provider":"Tea and Hammock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}