GORONTULA tea Bag – per pack (Subscriber price only)

Description
Utazi, scientifically known as Gongronema latifolium, is a slightly bitter-sweet, aromatic leaf used both as a spice and vegetable in Nigerian cuisine. It is native to West Africa and is highly valued for its medicinal properties as well as its flavor-enhancing qualities in soups and traditional dishes.

Sources
Enugu, Abia, Anambra, and Ebonyi.

Health benefits

• Aids digestion – helps reduce bloating and improve bowel movement.

• Supports blood sugar regulation – beneficial for people with diabetes.

• Rich in antioxidants – helps protect the body from oxidative stress.

• Boosts immunity – contains vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system.

• Improves appetite – often used in traditional medicine to stimulate hunger.

Common soups you can use it for

• Nsala Soup (White Soup)

• Oha Soup

• Bitterleaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu)

• Pepper Soup

• Yam Pepper Soup with Fish or Meat

Description
Uziza (Piper guineense) is a fragrant, peppery leaf and seed plant native to West Africa. The leaves have a slightly bitter and spicy taste, while the seeds are pungent with a distinct aroma. In Nigerian cooking, the leaves are used fresh or dried to add depth and spice to soups and stews.

Sources
Primarily cultivated in Southeastern Nigeria, especially in states like Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, and Ebonyi.

Health benefits

• Aids digestion – helps relieve constipation and bloating.

• Anti-inflammatory – soothes body pains and inflammation.

• Boosts immunity – contains vitamins, minerals, and essential oils that fight infections.

• Improves reproductive health – traditionally believed to boost fertility and sexual health.

• Rich in dietary fiber – supports gut health.

Common soups you can use it for

• Nsala Soup (White Soup)

• Oha Soup

• Pepper Soup

• Egusi Soup (especially the Southeastern variation)

• Okra Soup with mixed leaves