How to Make Your Own Pure Stevia and Liquid Stevia

Here you will learn how to make your own pure stevia and liquid stevia. For information on how to grow stevia visit my website at wholelifestylenutrition.com and join us on Facebook at / halleswholelifestyle

[@uhclem]

If you put salt in your first water, you'll kill any worms or bugs that are hanging onto the leaves. Obviously, you're gonna rinse again a few times and will wash all the salt off as well.

[@stardustxx278]

@@cuy50 I have heard the same thing about warm salt water killing any bugs or worm so I tried it with my artemisia and I don't know what I did wrong but my tea was very salty. Haven't tried it since so I hope I don't catch anything because I love artemisia tea 🍵

[@Mel-qr5ob]

@@stardustxx278 did you rinse the salt off lol

[@stardustxx278]

@@Mel-qr5ob lol yes I think I left it in the salt water too long

[@SmutchyBritches]

@@stardustxx278 I always use a little baking soda to wash any of my greens, etc. It causes any bugs to turn loose. This method was handed down to me from generations past and it works great. It doesn't alter the taste of your greens.

[@anshulguptain]

@@SmutchyBritches Baking soda works best as a disinfectant.

[@chrisxsecret]

Thank you! Most often I have found videos that don't really make sense. Yours was very informative and easy to understand.

[@Litzbitz]

BELIEVE IT OR NOT I HAVE BEEN GROWING MY OWN STEVIA FOR OVER 5 YEARS AND HAVE NOT USED IT FOR ANYTHING. SHAME ON ME. NOT THAT I KNOW WHAT TO DO I WON'T BE BUYING STORE BRANDS ANYMORE. I PLANTED IT ONCE AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR. I JUST LET IT GO WILD. THANK YOU SO MUCH. GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. MERRY CHRISTMAS. GOD BLESS.

[@christinanoyola5971]

Grandma Liz's Kisses lol you should make tea it's really good ...

[@wafflglittr1434]

NICE. I WANT TO TRY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM YELLING OUT OF EXCITEMENT!!!!

[@sinta1997]

thanks grandma you made me laugh

[@dansisco3076]

Thank you, for providing such a simple and direct honest video describing the process! Bravo, exceptionally well done!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@py667]

Thank you so much! I bought stevia this summer to grow since our roomate is diabetic. Trying to cook to cater to them as well. Now I know how to use this sweet sweet plant i cant stop eating everytime i go to my garden 🤣😁😋

[@aprilcapaldo198]

Thank you I have been searching how to do this without a dehydrator and was having a hard time finding it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge this was very very helpful for me. I will be subscribing to your channel.

[@mystynursewellnesscoach]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to try this with my small harvest this year!

[@ronigoodmanart4459]

Thank you for this! I grew stevia for the first time last year and didn’t research how to process it so I didn’t get to use any of the big beauty sweet leaves! This year I hope to follow your instructions and use what I’m growing!

[@randallvanscyoc1253]

Thanks Halle. I have stevia in my garden and was looking up how to harvest. Many thanks. Hope all is well with you and your family. Regards -- Randall

[@janetbade2774]

Thank-you so much for the teachings on stevia, I have grown my first plant this year and was wondering how to use it besides using the fresh leaves. Yippee, now I know how :)

[@irenerex932]

I just got a plant. So ill be doing this next year. thanks for sharing. I just found you today, so ill be watching your other videos.

[@AngiesPantry58]

I subbed ya . :) I just got a Stevia plant this year so trying to learn all I can about the uses of it. Thank you for sharing.

[@barrybrum]

Quick and easy way to remove leaves from a stem or branch. Pick the first few leaves off of end of the stem, then while griping the end / tip of the stem with one hand, with your other hand pinch the stem while sliding your hand down the stem from top to bottom. The leaves will break off in one or two passes. No need to pick off individual leaves.

[@chercher304]

Got my stevia plant today cant wait to grow and harvest and make my own extract!!

[@Menlify]

It's similar to making powdered moringa! Very easy... Thank you for the demo!

[@maureensmith4993]

Thanks for easy to follow instructions. I am growing stevia, and now know what to do when it’s a bit bigger.

[@yoneekscott3136]

Such a great video. So informative and pleasant to watch. Thank you!

[@fazaltarar9955]

Thanks for your time and showing how to harvest and store

[@justbestinvestments8357]

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR EXCELLENT EXPLANATIONS.

[@simplyput5615]

THANK YOU for the information! ♡ Well put together video!

[@chrisathan4293]

Amazing ! Great job ! Thank you so much for your effort & help !!

[@SilverVeloz]

Thank you. I want to try this.

[@WLNLLC]

I am the artist :) I created it myself so that I wasn't infringing on any copyright laws.

[@violettracey]

Thanks for showing us how to do this!

[@cindyritchie5521]

Thank you for making this video! I hae seen these plants at the nursery and wondered how t use them. Now I know.

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello Cindy

[@emekasearthgems3376]

This was very helpful! Thanks for sharing 💜

[@redendizon3172]

Thanks for sharing now i will do the same you did growing stevia plant 🌱 now in my backyard

[@elvishmaiden689]

Thank you very much for the helpful information Halle

[@novasomar2623]

Thanks for the wonderful information

[@everythingdina2017]

Wow! Thank you for sharing!

[@zayn514]

Thanks alot. Very nice to watch.

[@lucia-maria]

AWESOME video! Thank you for posting this!:)

[@WLNLLC]

@mediderm this isn't sugar we are talking about and it isn't highly processed like the sugar and stevia on the market today. It is pure, unprocessed stevia, which is a better alternative to the highly processed sugar. All in moderation of course, but I do not see a problem with using this as a sweetener. It is totally different than sugar.

[@carolynzuniga7113]

Hi Halle! Love your video! I wanted to know that after putting the liquid stevia in the fridge, how long does it keep before going bad? Thank You.

[@jediwompa]

Thank you for the great video! I learned alot!

[@dandydayfarms1269]

Thank you for this. I'm growing stevia for the first time this year and this is very helpful. Can't wait to try it.

[@gerryrice4848]

How did it go?

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello dandy

[@barbmurphy8770]

Wow, I can't wait to try this. I use the store bought stevia tincture since I am diabetic. I spend a fortune on those tiny little bottles and I have been concerned about the processing. Great informative video, thanks!

[@terrim.602]

If you have to wait to have a harvest of stevia, buy some stevia leaves online. You get started on your way to health while your plants are growing! ❤️

[@SuperRon1946]

MY lady, Thank you first of all for video, you're going to love that Brittany, they are wonderful pups, their feelings get hurt very easily, so remember don't ever yell at them----not needed----- very easy to train, very loyal. If you only have one they have separation anxiety, better to have 2 , they keep each other company. Good Luck

[@pattyg8916]

Thanks for sharing this info!

[@yaqootbuniad8718]

great help i am growing it too right now though they are quite small right now ....

[@upendomweusi]

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been looking for a good sugar substitute and have been cautious of the highly processed Stevia in the Raw! You've provided a wonderful option for me as I transition into this new journey in food selection and preparation. Thank you!

[@inpsydout]

Hello, can you please share with me some about what you have learned about Rheumatoid Arthritis? My father is suffering from it, so I would really appreciate your help. Thank you very much.

[@LauraRodriguez-nq1pb]

@@inpsydout it's useful to eliminate gluten and dairy from the diet. Also, any other inflammatory food and healing leaky gut.

[@DickWigglin]

Since the plant is clearly flowering, it will have a diminished/altered taste. You need to keep pruning the plant in order to keep it in veg.

[@caperica]

Right, flowers cause the bitter. Don’t let it flower.

[@KrishnakantOjha-gr8cy]

I am very happy and my soul is dancing for such creativity you are engaged in you are serving to supreme God bless you Krishna Kant ojha

[@victoriavalderrama3512]

i just Love it! thank you much :)

[@Rastus03]

Thanks for the info on how to harvest Stevia. I'm looking forward to processing some I started growing recently in the future.

[@prabhatsakargayen5885]

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[@wafflglittr1434]

Stephen Powell don’t call the person below please. For your safety.

[@afnanafnan4949]

And the video was amazing.Thanks a lot😍😘

[@thejoysofraisingboys2288]

Very interesting! Thank you for the video. I think I may try to grow Stevia next Spring!

[@gerryrice4848]

how did it go?

[@lowcarbsgood7847]

But l like your stevia more than the one from the store. I love that beautiful color as well. Great job!!

[@sharonmoore4381]

Could I dehydrate the stevia instead of drying outside and thank you for the wonderful information I had wondered why stevia in the shops was white

[@WLNLLC]

It is a blade grinder....you could use any, just depends on the consistency that you are looking for. You could also crush the leaves by hand and that would work but it would be like a rough chop, but would working nicely in brewed tea and coffee

[@winsomewife7112]

I put my homemade stevia powder in a fine mesh metal tea strainer down in the top of my coffee or tea for a few minutes. It sweetens great, and only the super fine powder is left behind in the drink. This year I will try to lighten the leaf color by blocking sunlight for 2+ weeks before harvest. I'll experiment various ways to see what works best, if at all. I also will try the extract method how they make vanilla extract with cooking the plant with alcohol. I already bought the proper type of extract-making alcohol needed.

[@fan8281xx]

Do you know what to do with the grounded stevia leaves she put in water? Is it enough to let it infuse and then sieve to get the liquid sweetener?

[@emperor91108]

Great video and thanks

[@WLNLLC]

I grew the one in the video from seed, however you can easily get these plants at your home improvement store's garden center or in the herbs section of your local nursery.

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello 👋🏽

[@fiesalalawar7796]

Thanks Halle🌹

[@fan8281xx]

what to do with the grounded stevia leaves she put in water? Is it enough to let it infuse and then sieve to get the liquid sweetener?

[@cocoapeach]

Wow you made that look really simple!

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello beautiful

[@otrrs]

Thank you for sharing.

[@CraftyMomof12]

thank you im gonna try this

[@ramonavila3345]

OMG! Thank you so much!! You saved my diet!!xD

[@svavasvirja1242]

I just found your channel. Will you be uploading any more DIY health videos? Thank you

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Thank you sooo much!!

[@ennaroseberns]

I cant wait to do the process for my stevia plant!😁😁

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello Anne

[@WLNLLC]

Yes, you sure can!

[@leanz19]

Wow you really do learn something new everyday! I would much prefer growing the stevia plant and making the powder, it is simple and cost effective and best of all, you know it is pure and unprocessed. Love it. Thank you so much for this, ill be sharing with friends.

[@sdivine13]

You have to process it into a powder to be a powder, otherwise its just leaves

[@Universal.G]

Great video. Thanks

[@adamesmercedes112]

LOVE YOUR VIDEO THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH

[@kjsgill5734]

Very informative vedio , indeed 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽!!

[@adama9561]

What’s your opinion of juicing fresh stevia to get it into liquid form ?

[@angelinamangless9536]

It gets really cold in Wisconsin, that’s why summer is my favorite season

[@suja605]

It's hot in here, so I beg to have winters lol :P

[@efrat.soul777]

thank you !!

[@lowannahugall2933]

Thanks just a question does the liquid ever go off?

[@padmam123]

ENJOYED VIDEO, THANKS

[@wallsmash]

Thanks for sharing. Gemma is cute.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Glad to know it's milder than store bought.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Have you tried brewing the leaves like a tea and using the water to sweeten drinks? If so does it remain green then too?

[@valeriehaertl9218]

In Wisconsin, what do you do to over winter your stevia plant?

[@marymccloy7495]

Great job!!!

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello Mary

[@KendrasBrain]

I've grown stevia for about ten years. I have a patch of 10-12 plants. I've read many comments. First, yes the plants have come back every year. In 2018 we had an unusual snowstorm for a week and I lost a few but replaced them. I've never been able to germinate the Tony seed which likes temp in mid 80s to germinate. ( I've found plants early in spring but they don't carry many.) I harvest stems just prior to flowering. I deleaf them first then clean them as Hallie did. I put them in a pillow case to remove most water. I also have a screen but sometimes just blow the fan on them on a towel inside. I use a similar grinder but don't go as far as powder. I make a pot of good water in a 1/2 gallon glass vessel. I turn off the burner before it boils and spoon in a heaped teaspoon. Let it steep then filter. The strength is tricky until you test it. Start on the light side because too much stevia can turn bitter. I was hoping to find info on cooking with it. I did try making a cake with raw stevia but it didn't work. I'm certain infusions are the answer but also found vodka infusion isn't good for baking. I'll try the water method next. Thanks! My daughter's name is Hali, spelled the Hawaiian way 😊

[@KendrasBrain]

tiny seed

[@kralupinensis]

The sweet-leaved raspberry (Rubus suavissimus) also has the same use,which is also frost-resistant compared to stevia. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to make a medicinal drink known as Sweet tea Tian-cha. The raspberry version of steviol, called rubusoside, provides the sweet taste of the leaves of this raspberry.

[@KendrasBrain]

Thank you for telling me about the raspberry leaves!

[@janefarrer2868]

Thank you and instant subscribe 😊💝💐🌹🕊️

[@mltnetwork]

Great Video, but where is the best place to buy and/or order organic Stevia.... thank you!!

[@justoserv]

Good I don’t have a dehydrated machine it’s good to see this would love for you to hit my button. Thanks

[@Zedul]

Thank you!

[@gopalmc]

Good one and educating

[@ladyshonapenelopecrumpet5874]

Interesting n very clear

[@suesue3222]

how long does the liquid stay fresh? and you refrigerate it correct?

[@brendahoward8097]

thank you so much for the video :)

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello Brenda

[@ashley1400]

I ground up my stevia leaves in a coffee grinder as suggested, but the green powder did not dissolve in my hot coffee. I had green powder floating on the top of my coffee! Is that to be expected? Or would liquid stevia dissolve better in hot beverages.

[@rishabhsen84]

I subbed, you are amazing.

[@abahzaky5706]

i just looked at your video, its looked you incuded stevia flowers? best regards.

[@terrim.602]

I used to use white stevia every morning in my coffee. I finally realized it caused dehydration and very dry mouth. Now I blend my homegrown stevia into a fine powder and add a bit to the French press when making coffee. I no longer have that dehydrated feeling and severe cotton mouth when I drink my morning coffee. Note: I used to just add a smidgen of green powder in my coffee cup, but quickly tired of chewing the pieces. By adding homegrown stevia directly to my French press I get all the benefits and sweetness without the grit. I still use white stevia on plain yogurt with raspberries or what ever else fruit I feel like and have left from the prior season. Stevia is amazing!! (You must plant dark colored stevia seeds. The light colored seeds are not viable) Good luck and have fun!!

[@kellyy8114]

Thanks for the info, I planted my first stevia this year and I was wondering if it dissolves or is gritty if I make it a powder. Thanks for the French press tip

[@ArtistCreek]

There is no white stevia seeds. It all comes from the same plant. The color changes based on how the stevia is extracted from the plant. Commercially processed is white.

[@caperica]

There’s a couple of ways to extract it to liquid. Just mixing in water is not really turning into liquid stevia. You have to extract the plant constituents into liquid. There’s several people that show how to do that on KZbin. You can do alcohol extraction, like a tincture then simmer out the alcohol or uses the water method.

[@giovannip7149]

Hi what coffee grinder do you use

[@MrsguerreradeCristo]

Hi Halle, Do you know how long do stevia powder lasts after you grind it? I’ve had mine for 6 years now, haha and hopefully it’s still safe to eat and sweet? Also, how long is your liquid stevia recipe good for after you put it in the fridge? And do you recommend using distilled water to make it? How about an essential oil as preservative ( say lemon or orange, or grape seed oil to preserve it longer? Thank you so much in advance! 😃

[@WLNLLC]

@davidhanson888 powder stevia will last a long time. I have one batch that I did over a year ago and it still taste great and has a nice green color to it. Liquid stevia needs to be refrigerated and can have a shelf life of 2 years. Personally, I have never had any more then 5 months, I use it to quickly.

[@johnn2122a]

Thank you for teaching us . Thank you!!! :) ps. Where can i buy the seed of stevia? And is it save to buy from theiternet?

[@grahambate3384]

hi, how long does it store for?

[@syedma6026]

Good information in your video

[@gailpetchenik3048]

I forgot about the stevia drying out🤪 & it turned brown. Can I still use it? It dried out for about a week

[@jenniferronco3781]

Great video!

[@herowilliam8419]

Hello Jennifer

[@izmrbob]

cool, ill try it

[@john84753]

Great vid. great dog. thanks allot.

[@sameerdada840]

how many lbs leaves went in and how many lbs powder came out of the stevia? whats the ratio?

[@gmac2595]

Nice thanks