Mulberry leaves have a pleasant, mellow flavor and are naturally caffeine-free and rich in minerals, especially calcium. These wholesome herbs have been renowned since ancient times for their therapeutic properties and have long been used in Oriental medicine.
More recently, modern science has provided evidence to support this traditional wisdom. Research conducted by the Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology and the Faculty of Medicine of Shimane University, for instance, has shown that mulberry leaves contain Q3MG (Quercetin 3-(6-malonylglucoside)), which is said to be effective in preventing arteriosclerosis and oxidation of LDL-cholesterol (1). Additional research has suggested that another component present in mulberry leaf, 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), is effective in reducing blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes by inhibiting α-glucosidase activity (2).
Mitoku’s mulberry teas are produced in Shimane, the second least populated prefecture in Japan, far from urban pollution in an environment ideally suited to organic agriculture. Here, our producer works without the use of any chemical fertilizers or pesticides to produce organic mulberry tea of the highest quality. Organic Mulberry Tea is available in teabag, loose leaf, and powder form.
