Stevia Leaves
Stevia leaves are the raw part of stevia plant which is used for sweeten different things. They are around 30-45 times sweeter than sugar and can be used directly for sweetening purposes. It can be boiled in water as well can be used in crushed form by mixing with other ingredients. Most of stevia leaves will have some bitter after taste but at the same time it is the purest form of stevia.
Stevia Leaves Aqueous Extract
To make a easy to use stevia extract at your home you can actually just boil the leaves in drinking water. Liquid stevia extract can be made at home by adding one cup of warm water to ¼ cup ground stevia leaves. Allow to steep 24 hrs, then refrigerate. Strain and use as desired. Now you can use this directly in your tea, coffee and all other cooking.You may also carry this small swwetner along with you.