Damiana, Plant (Turnera diffusa)
A gently bitter, caffeine-free infusion from a small flowering shrub, long valued for its warming, uplifting character.
Shipped across Portugal and Europe.
How to brew
Flavour
slightly bitter,
Description
The leaves of Damiana steep into an infusion that is amber and softly aromatic, with a slightly bitter, herbaceous taste that lingers warmly on the palate. Native to the subtropics of Central and South America and parts of Africa, Damiana (Turnera diffusa) has been brewed for centuries. Spanish missionaries recorded its use among Indigenous peoples, who valued it as an aphrodisiac and a gentle, uplifting tonic. To prepare, steep two tablespoons of leaf in half a litre of just-boiled water, covered, for around ten minutes. Caffeine-free, it makes a quiet, grounding cup to enjoy slowly at O Cais or to carry home.
Ingredients
100% Damiana in plant form (Turnera diffusa, syn, Turnera aphrodisiaca)
Preparation
Place two tablespoons of tea in half a liter of boiled water, Cover the container and let it rest for 10 minutes, This way, you will be able to obtain two cups of intense tea, Finally, let it cool and consume immediately,
