Papaya Leaf Tea (Loose) (4 oz, ZIN: 427599)

Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 leaf for each litre of water into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). - Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for - Papaya Leaf Tea (Loose) (4 oz, ZIN: 427599): If you can't get through a day without popping an antacid (or two or three), this is the herb for you. Papaya (Carica papaya) contains a substance called "papain", which is chemically similar to "pepsin", an enzyme that helps digest protein in the body. It is a safe and natural digestive aid. It's easy enough to buy an alternative, but it is certainly not any better. In fact, in a lot of ways, it is much worse. If you take too many antacids, you run the risk of the "rebound effect," that is, you