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Olive Leaf Tea Products and Olive Leaf Tea Recipes Boost Immune Systems.

Olive leaf tea Olive Leaf products and olive-leaf tea recipes are great for giving us a boost to our immune system, especially before winter hits to be able to fend off the winter bugs.

For those of you who are lucky enough to have an Olive tree in the back yard, you can make a fresh brew anytime with the Olive leaf tea recipes below.

Studies show that the olive leaf contains some of the most powerful antioxidants known. As we all know, Antioxidants prevent and repair damage from free radicals and oxidation which can harm the walls and structure of cells, damage the genetic material inside a cell, and cause many serious diseases.

Olive trees have a history as old as civilization... Olive-leaf fossils have been discovered in Pliocene-period deposits in Italy, and an olive seed found in Spain has been carbon-dated at 8,000 years of age!

Oleuropein is a bitter monoterpene glycoside of the class known as secoiridoids and is also one of the major components found in the polyphenolic portion of olive oil.

Research suggests that olive leaf may be a true anti-viral compound because it appears to selectively block an entire virus-specific system in the infected host.

It then appears to offer healing effects not addressed by pharmaceutical antibiotics.

2. Pathogen Control (virus, retrovirus, bacteria, fungi, parasites)Olive leaf interacts with the protein in cold and flu virus particles to halt infection, according to a recent report published in Alternative Medicine Review.

3. Energy Booster Build lasting energy reserves without caffeine or other stimulants

Chronic Fatigue sufferers have reported a radical improvement when taking olive leaf and report more energy and a better sense of wellbeing.

In the U.S.A. the use of olive leaf extract and olive leaf tea has become very popular with doctors, naturopaths and the general public where it is being prescribed for the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). CFS is associated with immune dysfunction, which allows infections with a variety of opportunistic microbes from herpes-viruses, retro viruses, fungi and parasites.

4. Cardiovascular circulation & Heart health Lower Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Hypertension.

According to laboratory and clinical studies, olive leaf tea alleviates numerous disorders related to insufficient arterial blood flow, including angina pectoris and intermittent claudication.

It helps eliminate arterial fibrillation (arrhythmia), lowers high blood pressure, and inhibits LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, it relaxes the blood vessels and prevents buildup of plaque in them, all of which lower blood pressure.

Olive leaf contains a complex structure of substances which act as vasodilators, lowering blood pressure.

The hypotensive action of olive leaf tea has been studied for two decades: Researchers noted a statistically significant decrease of blood pressure for all patients, without side effects.

The Mederteranian Diet

These may help prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and support healthy heart function.

The oxidation of LDL cholesterol, the so-called "bad" cholesterol can severely damage the walls of arteries and lead to arteriosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries” .

Along with resveratrol, oleuropein is high on the list of beneficial components of the acclaimed Mediterranean Diet.

Olive Leaf Tea Recipes

1/2 cup fresh Lemon Balm leaves, 1/4 cup Olivus Olive Leaf, honey to taste, water 1. Bring water to a roaring boil. Pour over Lemon Balm an Olivus leaves in a large plastic bowl. 2. Let cool, strain out leaves then pour into your favorite pitcher 3. Add honey to taste (some like it sweet, some don't) 4. Refrigerate and serve in glasses with ice cubes and a sprig of fresh lemon balm for decoration.(what's the surprise? people will be surprised at how much they'll love it!)

Orange Mint Nectar -

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup Olivus Olive Leaf, 1 cup orange juice, sugar or honey to taste 1. Bring water to a roaring boil. Pour over Mint leaves in a large plastic bowl. Let steep until cool. (15-20) minutes. 2. Strain out leaves and pour into your favorite pitcher, mix in the orange juice and add sugar or honey to taste. 3. Refrigerate and serve in tall glasses with ice cubes and an orange zest or mint leaf as decoration. 4. For a really special occasion, wet the rim of your glasses with water and roll in sugar before filling.

Blackberry Leaf/Raspberry Herb Tea -

The dried mature leaves of these brambles make a great tea. Use these herbs to help control diarrhea, as a blood purifier and tonic. Mix with olive herb for a healthful and tasty blend.

Peppermint Herb Tea -

Easily grown the Peppermint leaf is a true refresher. Fresh herb leaves can be crushed and steeped for herb tea or you can dry them and use them in your tea. Very good for digestion. Excellent after-dinner tea. Mixed with olive leaf herb, it makes for a delightful blend.

Feel Good Tea -

to encourage a feeling of well-being - 3 parts Lemon balm herb, 2 parts Olivus Olive Leaf, 1 part Lavender flowers, 1 part Rose petals, 1 part Spearmint leaf, 1 part St. Johns Wort, 1 part Marjoram, Vanilla Honey to taste - Mix the above herbs and flowers in a bowl. Store in a glass jar and label. To prepare use 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb per cup. Pour hot water over herbs and allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Flavor with honey or lemon if desired. Drink up to three cups per day.

No Worries Herb Tea -

relaxing blend for stress - 2 parts Chamomile flowers, 2 parts Olivus Olive Leaf, 2 parts Lemon balm herb, 1 part Catnip herb, 1 part Lavender flowers, 1 part Peppermint leaf, 1 part Rose petals, 1 part Lemongrass (optional) a pinch of nutmeg to taste, Vanilla Honey (optional) - Combine the dried herbs, flowers, and spices in a glass jar. Label. To prepare one cup of herbal tea, use 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup of hot water. Steep for 5 minutes.

Fresh Olive Leaf Frappe

Cut 1 cup of fresh leaves with stems and place in a blender, add 2-3 cups of water and thoroughly blend to a frothy green. Strain blended mix through a medium to fine strainer allow some froth to strain through. Makes two servings. Recommended one to two servings per person daily. Olive Leaf Tea Unique Flavor - Olive leaf tea is unique and tastes like nothing else.

A light steeping delivers a satisfying mellow flavor.

Longer steeping or brewing in a tea press creates a stronger infusion.

Olive leaf can be combined with other herbs/teas/supplements to create flavorful, healthful blends.

Olivus ® Cured and Cut Loose Leaf tea ( Serve hot or chilled)Place one large teaspoon (10-15g) in a tea ball or herb sack. Drop into up to two quarts boiling water, immediately reduce heat to a medium simmer and let tea brew in covered pot for three to ten minutes. Stir tea occasionally, strain to drink and/or refrigerate. Tea should be a medium amber color. To combat a specific ailment sip refrigerated or re-heated tea and consume entire two quarts over a two day period.

Whole Leaf : Prepare in a crock pot or grind in a coffee mill/blender and prepare like loose leaf. Strain well before drinking.

Olivus ® Olive Leaf Tea Bags

Pour hot water over tea bag directly into drinking cup. Allow to steep for 1-3 minutes and enjoy. Tea bags can be brewed like the loose leaf or sun tea for larger quantities, four tea bags per quart.

Olivus ® Olive Leaf PowderPure Olivus powder is a great way to get olive leaf into your diet. Use olive leaf powder as powdered tea (Asian style), in blended drinks or as a cooking ingredient. Place a tablespoon in your favorite smoothie, on yogurt, ice cream, in pancakes, cookies, in a casserole recipe & more. Can be used in shampoos and conditioners for scalp health. As a hand/foot soak: place 3-5 teaspoons of olive leaf powder in a basin with 1-2 gallons of hot water to create an anti-fungal soak, 15-30 minutes.Can be used to introduce olive leaf to animal (cat/dog/horse) food. 1 teaspoon per 15# animal weight.

How Much Olive Leaf Tea Do I Need, and What about Children and Pets?

A word about water: Water is of course a key component to good tea. Fresh or spring water is best, or filtered tap water if possible. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to let the water cool to approximately 185 degrees (212 is boiling). Too hot water will "burn" olive leaf and most teas/herbs creating a bitter flavor. Allow olive leaf to steep 1-5 minutes depending on the strength you desire.

Olive Leaf for Children and pets We often get questions regarding the use of olive leaf for children and with pets. Olive leaf is safe for children and is commonly used to build immunity, fight cold/flu viruses, control hypertensive activity, calm allergies and digestive challenges.

Use about half the adult dosage, powder, capsules and tincture.

Animals are bombarded by many of the same pathogens affecting humans and often benefit from the introduction of olive leaf and extracts to their diet.

Dogs, cats and horses are the most common recipients of olive leaf powder and/or tincture extract mixed in with food. Mix in with peanut butter or other pet favorite food. Powder up to 1 teaspoon per 15 pounds animal weight. There is a full range of loose and bagged tea, powdered olive leaf in capsules, and well as soaps and personal care products.