OVERVIEW:
A mix between cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, allspice is strong, sweet and fragrant. Great in desserts and preserves as well as gravies and marinades. Commonly used with fruits as well as meats. Used widely in Jamaican jerk and Caribbean dishes, the flavor also enhances holiday pastries and Mulling Spice.
Allspice contains proteins, lipids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and minerals. This tasty spice is said to improve the digestion. It has a slight tonic effect on the nervous system. Allspice tea has a lot of benefits for your body because of its high concentration of beneficial nutrients and organic compounds.
LATIN:
Pimenta dioica
ORIGIN:
Guatemala
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Berries / Whole
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
WHAT'S COOKING:
Baked Oatmeal
Carrot Cake
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Mulled Wine or Cider
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
Allspice Whole
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
