Smileshops Organic Dried Bael Fruit Tea

Description

Have you heard of the Bael Fruit? Not many of us have, yet this amazing fruit boasts health benefits previously only known to only South East Asia. What Is Bael Fruit? This fruit, also known as the Wood Apple, is native to India but can also be found in Southeast Asia. It is considered as a sacred tree for Hindu's due to its medicinal benefits stemming back to 2000BC and its ability to grow in places that other trees cannot. Bael Fruit has a hard woody shell that can only be cracked using a machete or hammer. It takes about 11 months to ripen on the tree and can grow to the size of a grapefruit How To Use Bael Fruit You can find dried bael in local Asian groceries, in particular Thai and Indian grocers. They're inexpensive ranging from $4 - $6 for a good-sized bag. Health food stores and vitamin shops carry bael fruit essential oils and extracts. To make bael fruit tea on the stove, place 2 slices of the dried bael fruit in a pot with 4 cups of water. Boil for 5 mins. Alternatively, you can make this tea in the microwave by first placing the dried bael in a small cup with water ¼ filled. Place in microwave for 1 minute on HIGH. Add boiling water to fill the cup. The tea has an orangey color and a soft woody taste. You can have this tea hot or iced