St. John's Bread (Carob Bean Pods) Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 514580)

Carob Bean, also called St. John's Bread, is originally from the Mediterranean region and the western part of Asia. Today, it is grown mostly in Mediterranean countries. The gum from Carob seeds is called Locust Bean Gum. The dried, powdered pods of this plant are used in herbal health. - Many plants have a rich history of use throughout time, but few can probably out boast this tree. It is said that the sweet, pulpy fruit pods of the tree were the "locusts" that St. John survived on in the wilderness, and thus the name associated with it. In 1811, these pods were the principle food of the British Cavalry, and they have been much used for cattle fodder. At one time, the seeds were in high demand by chemists, as singers thought that they cleared the throat. The seeds were even once used by jewelers as the original carat weight. Even health uses have been found for the pods, with occasional constipation reliever and demulcent qualities being associated with them - An excellent coffee substitute; Traditionally used to help support symptoms of diarrhea and act as a cleanser - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste. - Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. - TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source products that use on