stackyFACTSNatural sweeteners are rarely actually natural by the end. Raw stevia leaves are incredibly bitter and taste intensely of licorice. To get that white powder for your iced tea, the plant must undergo massive chemical extraction, completely defeating the illusion of eating a simple leaf.
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