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Ancient African Viagra Green Fig Tea Recipe

It is a common belief that male lovers to increase virility commonly ate unripe green figs. Rumored to be the beautiful Egyptian Queen Cleopatra’s favorite fruit, figs have been associated with sexuality since ancient times. A virile recipe given to me by one of friends is African Green Fig Tea.

The ancient Viagra tea recipe is surely a tribute to the fig’s vigor and strength giving passionate qualities.



Ancient African Viagra Green Fig Tea Recipe


Ancient African Viagra Green Fig Tea Recipe

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Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 5 min

Green Fig Tea

Ingredients
6 green figs
3 fig leaves
4 cups water
Desired amount of lemon juice

Directions
Cut up figs and leaves roughly and place into a large size saucepan along with water. Steep for 1 hour, process through a sieve to remove the pulp. Add a little lemon juice if preferred, serve hot or chilled and enjoy your evening!

Did you know
Figs are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps to control blood pressure. Men who have uncontrolled high blood pressure are likely to lose their virility faster than men with normal blood pressure. Figs are one of the world’s oldest trees and were held in such high regard by the Greeks that laws were once created to prevent their export.


Green Figs
Green Figs


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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

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