Stevia is an outstanding herb bearing leaves of very refreshing sweet taste and remarkable health promoting qualities.

The sweetness of stevia leaves is largely due to its complex molecule called stevioside and the second compound called rebaudioside. Stevia leaves has a taste that is unique and very sweet with a slight licorice. The sweetness of stevia leaves is much different from the sweetness of other natural sweeteners, sugar, or artificial sweeteners, but it is delicious.