An excellent coffee substitute; Traditionally used to help support symptoms of diarrhea and inhibits the growth of bacteria - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rollingboil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour theboiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour intoyour cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste. - Iced tea brewingmethod: (to make 1 liter/quart): - St. John's Bread (Carob Bean Pods) Tea (Loose) (4 oz, ZIN: 514578): Carob Bean, also called St. John's Bread, is originally from the Mediterranean region and the western part of Asia. Today, it is grown mostly in Mediterranean countries. The gum from Carob seeds is called Locust Bean Gum. The dried, powdered pods of this plant are used in herbal health. - Many plants have a rich history of use throughout time, but few can probably out boast this tree. It is said that the sweet, pulpy fruit pods of the tree were the "locusts" that St. John survived on St. John's Bread (Carob Bean Pods) Tea (Loose) (4 oz, ZIN: 514578): Carob Bean, also called St. John's Bread, is originally from the Mediterranean region and the western part of Asia. Today, it is grown mostly in Mediterranean countries. The gum from Carob seeds is called Locust Bean Gum. The dried, powdered pods of this plant are used in herbal health. - Many plants have a rich history of use throughout time, but few can probably out boast this tree. It is said that the sweet, pulpy fruit pods Additional Details ------------------------------ Binding: Health and Beauty Part number: 514578 Size: 4 Ounces MPN: 514578 EAN: 0064435145781 UPC: 064435145781