Ali Baba Diabetic Tea (Diyabetik Çay) is a loose herbal infusion packed in a 100 g jar. The producer lists six ingredients: linden flower, orange peel, cinnamon, rosehip, marshmallow flower (hatmi) and pink rose. It is presented as an unsweetened herbal tea, and the cup is mild, floral and gently spiced, with the warm note of cinnamon and a citrus edge from the orange peel. The name describes how the blend is positioned; it is a food product, not a medicine or a treatment for diabetes.
Pour freshly boiled water over a heaped teaspoon of the mix, steep for about five to seven minutes, then strain. Linden and rose make it a natural evening drink, the kind of herbal cup Turkish homes often serve after a meal instead of black tea. You can add a little honey if you like it sweeter, but it is just as good plain, and it also works well chilled over ice in warm weather.
Store the jar closed, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. If you are managing a health condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take regular medication, speak with your doctor before drinking herbal blends regularly.