NESTLADY Stevia rebaudiana Tea 20 g

Stevia, also known as Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, is a bushy shrub that is part of the sunflower family. There are 150 species of stevia, all native to North and South America..Stevia is an intensely sweet-tasting plant that has been used to sweeten beverages and make tea since the 16th century. Stevia is primarily grown in Brazil, Paraguay, Japan, and China. As stevia is 200 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar. It typically requires about 20 percent of the land and far less water to provide the same amount of sweetness as other mainstream sweeteners.. Stevia can be classified as “zero-calorie,” because the calories per serving are so low. It has shown potential health benefits as a healthful sugar alternative for people with diabetes.