Raw stevia is a natural, calorie-free sweetener ideal for healthy, low-tox lifestyles. Unlike processed extracts, raw leaves retain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and authentic plant benefits. Jessica Wellness grows its own stevia and turmeric in Venezuela, ensuring ethical sourcing, sustainability, and full farm-to-cup transparency.

At Jessica Wellness, we don’t just talk about stevia — we grow it ourselves. From our sustainable farms in Venezuela, we cultivate raw, organic stevia and turmeric that power our Magical Turmeric Tea. This farm-to-cup approach ensures purity, ethical sourcing, and a richer nutritional profile than processed alternatives.

What’s the Difference Between Raw Stevia Leaves and Processed Extracts?

Stevia, a plant native to South and Central America, has been used for centuries by Indigenous people like the Guaraní, who traditionally used the wild stevia shrub to sweeten bitter mate tea, enhance medicinal potions, and chew directly for its pleasant taste. Known for its intense sweetness without the calories of sugar, stevia is celebrated as a natural sugar substitute — but not all stevia is created equal.

Image of one of our Stevia plantations in Venezuela

 

 

Raw dried stevia leaves are simply harvested, dried, and crushed, preserving beneficial compounds like steviosides and rebaudiosides. This form is roughly 15 times sweeter than sugar and offers additional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Image - Our vibrant dehydrated raw stevia powder

Processed stevia are ultra-processed extracts, like rebaudioside A, refined to be up to 200 times sweeter than sugar. They often contain additives and lack many of the natural benefits of the whole leaf. These versions are frequently blended with other sweeteners or fillers, diluting their integrity and health value Ultra process Stevia - image from stock

What Are the Proven Health Benefits of Stevia?

Stevia has been extensively studied and has been found to be of benefit for your health in various ways. Here are some of stevia's potential benefits:

• Supports Blood Sugar Balance: Does not raise blood glucose levels, making it safe for diabetics.
• Zero Calories: Helps reduce daily calorie intake, supporting weight management.
• Oral Health Friendly: Non-cariogenic, meaning it doesn't contribute to tooth decay.
• May Aid Blood Pressure: Some studies suggest stevia can support healthy blood pressure levels.
• Fasting-Friendly: Because it has no calories and doesn’t affect insulin, raw stevia is perfect for those doing intermittent fasting or even strict water fasts.

 

Sustainability Matters - How Does Stevia Farming Affect Indigenous Communities?

While stevia's popularity has grown globally, the Indigenous Guaraní people of Paraguay; one of the first communities to cultivate and use this plant, have not benefited from its commercial success. Many stevia operations in South America exploit local resources without returning value to the native communities that preserved this plant for generations. Despite this, the Guaraní continue to work to protect the integrity and biodiversity of stevia through grassroots conservation efforts.

This is why it's so important for consumers to choose natural products from ethical sources. When you know where your food comes from, you help ensure that ancestral knowledge and traditional practices are respected, not exploited.

 

Why Is Jessica Wellness Stevia Unique in Magical Turmeric Tea?

At Jessica Wellness, we’re proud to use only raw dehydrated stevia leaves in our signature Magical Turmeric Tea Blend. We don’t just source our stevia, we farm it and source it organically and sustainably at our own headquarters in Venezuela. 

Our Magical Turmeric Tea carries a Certificate of Origin, and we maintain full control over the entire supply chain to ensure purity, transparency, and care. Most importantly, our stevia supply does not contribute to the exploitation of Indigenous communities. Instead, we offer a conscious, ethical alternative that respects people and the planet. A true farm-to-Cup experience!

Watch the video of our stevia fields in Venezuela.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does Magical Turmeric Tea Support Health Naturally?

Magical Turmeric Tea blends the anti-inflammatory power of turmeric with the sweetness of raw, organic stevia. Turmeric supports inflammation reduction, digestion, and immune health, while stevia sweetens naturally without calories or glycaemic impact. Together, they create a daily ritual that is both delicious and functional.

What makes raw stevia healthier than processed stevia extracts?

Raw stevia leaves preserve a full spectrum of beneficial compounds, including steviosides and rebaudiosides, along with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. In contrast, processed extracts like rebaudioside A are refined, removing many natural compounds and often blended with fillers. This makes raw stevia a more wholesome, low-tox choice.

Where does Jessica Wellness source its stevia and turmeric?

Jessica Wellness farms both stevia and turmeric at its own headquarters in Venezuela. We oversee the entire process—from planting to harvesting—ensuring organic practices, sustainable farming, and fair treatment of workers. Our direct control guarantees that our ingredients are pure, ethically sourced, and traceable to their origin.

How does Jessica Wellness ensure its stevia is ethically farmed?

Many commercial stevia operations in South America overlook the importance of fair, transparent farming practices. At Jessica Wellness, we own and manage our farms in Venezuela, where the land is cultivated sustainably and without exploitation. We maintain direct oversight of planting, harvesting, and processing to ensure ethical, environmentally responsible production from start to finish.

Is stevia good for you?

Evidence has shown that stevia may be helpful for managing diabetes, promoting healthy weight and maintaining blood pressure.

How does Magical Turmeric Tea combine stevia, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper for health benefits?

Magical Turmeric Tea blends raw, organic stevia with sustainably grown turmeric, warming ginger, and bioavailability-enhancing black pepper. Stevia adds natural sweetness without calories, turmeric offers anti-inflammatory support, ginger aids digestion and circulation, and black pepper boosts curcumin absorption. Together, they create a delicious, functional wellness drink rooted in ethical farming and Jessica Wellness’s quality commitment from farm to cup.

 

Looking for a clean, effective, and delicious way to support your health naturally? Magical Turmeric Tea by Jessica Wellness delivers all the benefits of turmeric and stevia in one carefully crafted blend. Made with love, rooted in tradition, and perfected through sustainable farming.

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