Using Moringa and Dandelion Leaves for the Production of Tea

Authors

  • Rosemond Anyobodeh  Department of Hospitality, Takoradi Technical University, P .O. Box 235, Takoradi, Ghana
  • Esther Ofeibea Anoff Department of Hospitality, Takoradi Technical University. P .O. Box 235, Takoradi, China
  • Priscilla Agyekumaa Department of Hospitality,Takoradi Technical University. P .O. Box 235, Takoradi, Ghana
  • Felicia Koomson Department of Hospitality, Takoradi Technical University. P .O. Box 235, Takoradi, Ghana

Keywords:

Moringa leaves, Dandelion, sandwiches, Fifty (50)

Abstract

Dandelion and Moringa leaves are great sources of nutrient and has numerous uses but due to its availability especially Dandelion, most people see these leaves as mere weeds and therefore do not use them in food preparation. Dandelion leaves are used to add flavour to salads, sandwiches, and teas. Along the same line, Moringa can also be used for food. The researcher found out that there are many kinds of tea on the Ghanaian markets and since Moringa and Dandelion are a very good source of nutrient with low or no amount of caffeine, it can be introduced into the market to add more variety and flavor to tea consumers. Fifty (50) respondents which were made up of students and lectures were used for the convenience sampling technique to determine the sensory qualities of the product developed. The study revealed that most consumers are unaware of the health benefit of Dandelion and Moringa tea. It therefore recommended that food (breakfast items), manufactures and herbalist should educate the public on the health benefits of Dandelion and Moringa tea. Again, hotels, restaurants and other food joints should also add Dandelion and Moringa tea as part of their breakfast menu in order to create awareness of the product and enhance it sale.

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2017-02-28

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Anyobodeh, R., Anoff, E. O., Agyekumaa, P., & Koomson, F. (2017). Using Moringa and Dandelion Leaves for the Production of Tea. International Journal For Research In Agricultural And Food Science, 3(2), 01–14. Retrieved from https://gnpublication.org/index.php/afs/article/view/338

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