10/02/2026
Fun Facts About Strongback Tea
Strongback tea cannot be sold in a dry or prepackaged form (such as tea bags).
Traditionally, it was a ceremonial gift reserved for newlyweds.
The tea must be steeped overnight to achieve its full potency.
The lovevine used must be harvested from a single plant only.
All leaves must be picked while facing the eastern sunrise.
The tea is meant to be consumed slowly.
The majority of Bahamian centenarians are known to have consumed this tea.
Strongback tea is recognized as the oldest traditional tea in The Bahamas, originating from Taíno culture.
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