OMG....I have two large loquat trees in large containers and I didn't know all the benefits it has for example lowers high blood pressure, cancers etc.... Thank you ❣️ for sharing.
I've had loquat trees in my backyard for years, and I love the fruit (the dried seeds make a good liqueur, too), but I never knew the leaves made such tasty tea. Just tried some, and it's really good! A light, refreshing herbal flavor. Thanks for posting a video how-to about it!
@@jacquelinej143 You raise an important point- part of the process of preparing the seeds for use as a flavoring agent is sun drying them over several days. This significantly reduces the potential for harm, as amygdalin is degraded during the drying.
@@RobertMoser oh, that is interesting! I didn't know it could be reduced like that. All I know is I read there are some remedies involving the ground seeds that are for sale in Japan and there is some consideration about having to have them tested for levels of cyanide before they can be sold, because I guess it can vary, but it can be very dangerous.
Wow I drink this loquat tea every night as well but here in Japan I use the dried leaves produced at Kyoto and it has so much benefit to my family including for my dear late mama who drank this tea everyday and she lived a healthy life until 82 yrs old before she passed away peacefully in her sleep 😢❤
I have 2y old young tree, it hasnt given me any fruit yet but the leaves are huge, so I cut some of them and boil them to make tea. I like the taste and the dark redish color
@@kristinagrgic5727 You can actually just wash the backs of the leaves (which is where the hair is) and rub the hair off with your fingers (similar to peach fuzz)
It won't do anything for a sore throat , except give you one if you don't take the fuzz off the back of the leaf , or a cough but it is good for you. It has a lot of antioxidants. It's healthy stuff.
Yeah, over the years, we have improved the process by straining at end of each brewing and having the tea sit for a while and let all small hairs go to the bottom.
Are you still alive? How are your cynide levels? How are your triglycerides? I'm asking for real because I believe in traditional medicine and remedies but these leaves have compounds that break down in the humand body to create cynide. Bc of this I think there's a maximum a day a person could drink but not sure what that would be. And drinking it everyday wpuld build up these levels so I'm truly wondering. I know it has some great concentrations of good things for you but cynide concerns is a legitimate concern you know? I think smaller leaves have more of these not so good compounds vs the larger older leaves. How are your blood work levels? What's your thoughts on this concern?
The seed supplement is what's concerning. The leaves we harvest ourselves without much processing, so it is quite safe, the following is from Japan ministry of health in regards to the safety of seeds/leaves of loquat. Hope it helps. Loquat leaves have been used as a medicinal herb and listed in the Pharmacopoeia of Japan and “biwa-cha” (means loquat leaf infusion) made from dried loquat leave is known as a traditional Japanese herbal tea. In general, cyanogenic glycosides are found much less in loquat leaves than in seeds. Drinking loquat leaf infusion poses low risk of cyanide poisoning. www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/food_safety/attach/pdf/amygdalin_in_loquat_seeds.pdf
Yes, and it works well, but its main ingredient is actually sugar and food coloring, so we'd still prefer just boil our own Loquat tea. amzn.to/3HHWQfO
OMG....I have two large loquat trees in large containers and I didn't know all the benefits it has for example lowers high blood pressure, cancers etc.... Thank you ❣️ for sharing.
Thank you for this wonderful video ❤❤❤
I've had loquat trees in my backyard for years, and I love the fruit (the dried seeds make a good liqueur, too), but I never knew the leaves made such tasty tea. Just tried some, and it's really good! A light, refreshing herbal flavor. Thanks for posting a video how-to about it!
Just be careful with using the seeds, they contain cyanide and it's generally not recommended to use them.
@@jacquelinej143 You raise an important point- part of the process of preparing the seeds for use as a flavoring agent is sun drying them over several days. This significantly reduces the potential for harm, as amygdalin is degraded during the drying.
@@RobertMoser oh, that is interesting! I didn't know it could be reduced like that. All I know is I read there are some remedies involving the ground seeds that are for sale in Japan and there is some consideration about having to have them tested for levels of cyanide before they can be sold, because I guess it can vary, but it can be very dangerous.
Wow I drink this loquat tea every night as well but here in Japan I use the dried leaves produced at Kyoto and it has so much benefit to my family including for my dear late mama who drank this tea everyday and she lived a healthy life until 82 yrs old before she passed away peacefully in her sleep 😢❤
I love this video! Thank you for teaching us how to make use of our loquat leaves!
I have 2y old young tree, it hasnt given me any fruit yet but the leaves are huge, so I cut some of them and boil them to make tea. I like the taste and the dark redish color
You need to get rid the hairy part by simmer in water then brush it out clean.
Hello! Can you please explain the process in more details? Ty❤
@@kristinagrgic5727 You can actually just wash the backs of the leaves (which is where the hair is) and rub the hair off with your fingers (similar to peach fuzz)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!
Wet leaf, wipe away fuzz on back with wash cloth
It is a kind of special fun to see those tea leaves and flowers up and down.
Loquat leaf tea is refreshing
Can you use the leaves dried? or do they require being used fresh? Thank you in advance! love the video :)
Great! Thank you! Very helpful!
Thank you for the very clear video. 👍🏼💕
You’re welcome 😊
Great video!
Thank you for sharing, God bless you sweet girld. 😊
You are so kind!
Why is your final tea yellow. I made it and the ones I've seen made, the color of the tea is more red in color??
Could be due to the season? We actually just made some new batches of leaves yesterday and they were actually quite red!
Mine is green?
@@linetteguiliani3312 at least you have them !
Possibly could be the pH of the water affecting the color.
How much do I drink a day ?
Or I just drink it like water ?
Drink like water, we usually boil a lot to drink till symptoms are better
It won't do anything for a sore throat , except give you one if you don't take the fuzz off the back of the leaf , or a cough but it is good for you. It has a lot of antioxidants. It's healthy stuff.
How do you remove the fuzz?
@@anaismazur8686 tooth brush or butter knife (scraping)
Thank you.
How does it taste? Bitter or sour?
It's neither bitter nor sour, just a mild herb taste.
Have you tried straining it ?
Yeah, over the years, we have improved the process by straining at end of each brewing and having the tea sit for a while and let all small hairs go to the bottom.
Are you still alive? How are your cynide levels? How are your triglycerides?
I'm asking for real because I believe in traditional medicine and remedies but these leaves have compounds that break down in the humand body to create cynide.
Bc of this I think there's a maximum a day a person could drink but not sure what that would be.
And drinking it everyday wpuld build up these levels so I'm truly wondering.
I know it has some great concentrations of good things for you but cynide concerns is a legitimate concern you know?
I think smaller leaves have more of these not so good compounds vs the larger older leaves.
How are your blood work levels? What's your thoughts on this concern?
The seed supplement is what's concerning. The leaves we harvest ourselves without much processing, so it is quite safe, the following is from Japan ministry of health in regards to the safety of seeds/leaves of loquat. Hope it helps.
Loquat leaves have been used as a medicinal herb and listed in the Pharmacopoeia of Japan and “biwa-cha” (means loquat leaf infusion) made from dried loquat leave is known as a traditional Japanese herbal tea. In general, cyanogenic glycosides are found much less in loquat leaves than in seeds. Drinking loquat leaf infusion poses low risk of cyanide poisoning.
www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/food_safety/attach/pdf/amygdalin_in_loquat_seeds.pdf
Thank you for sharing
thanks
My loquat tree froze and the leaves are brown and dead. Can I still uses these leaves for tea?
Never tried dead leaves, probably not... fresh leaves are probably what is recommended...
There’s actually a Chinese cough syrup made by Lo quat. It’s Called Pei Pa Lo
Yes, and it works well, but its main ingredient is actually sugar and food coloring, so we'd still prefer just boil our own Loquat tea. amzn.to/3HHWQfO
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! :D
No problem 😊
Very great video sharing 🙌🌹🚶👍👭🌸
As have at end of video❤
You don’t remove the hairs?
we just let hairs go to the bottom of the pot, a cheesecloth or a coffee filter will probably do a better job at filtering out the ichy hairs
Tell us how your mother makes this tea.
The only difference is mom chops up the loquat leaves, and we shred the leaves in the hope to get more out of what's in them.
Did u have the coronavirus?
That was not the case. Our doctor can attest to that. :-)
Guys which question is that?