— LEAVES
Moringa leaves
These beautiful leaves are the leaves of the moringa tree, which is often affectionately called the wonder tree. Moringa is becoming increasingly popular as a superfood. The plant is very nutritious and provides a caffeine-free energy kick. A cup of ‘miracle tea’ in the afternoon and say goodbye to your energy crash!
Origin
The moringa tree is drought resistant, thrives on sandy soil and is a fast grower. This, in combination with the high nutritional value, causes that the tree is grown on an increasingly large scale worldwide.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
How to store
Store moringa leaves in the refrigerator.
How to eat
Moringa leaves are often used in smoothies due to its high nutritional values. You can also make pesto, tea or soup with it, or stir-fry with some garlic, just like you would with spinach.
