Premium Dried Stevia Leaves - Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener

🍃 WHERE YOUR STEVIA COMES FROM

Our premium stevia leaves are sourced directly from small family farms in Nicaragua's León and Matagalpa regions, where the volcanic soil and highland climate create ideal growing conditions for maximum sweetness concentration. These are the same regions famous for producing Nicaragua's finest coffee - the mineral-rich volcanic soil gives our stevia leaves their exceptional sweetness and clean aftertaste.

Specific Source Locations:

• León Department: Pacific coastal plains with rich volcanic soil
• Matagalpa Highlands: 800-1,200 meter elevation for optimal stevia glycoside development
• Farm Size: 2-5 hectare family operations (not industrial plantations)
• Farming Method: Traditional organic practices without synthetic inputs

💰 COMPLETE PRICING TRANSPARENCY

Here's exactly how your $22.00 breaks down:

Nicaragua Farm Price: $3.50/lb
(Local market: $1.50-2.00/kg = $0.68-0.91/lb raw)
(Premium processing adds $2.59/lb for proper drying, sorting, packaging)

Processing & Quality Control: $2.00/lb
(Proper drying, hand-sorting, pest control, packaging)

Local Transportation: $0.75/lb
(Farm to processing facility to export warehouse)

Export Documentation: $1.25/lb
(Permits, certificates, quality testing, customs paperwork)

International Shipping: $3.00/lb
(Sea freight Nicaragua to USA - bulk container shipping)

Import & Customs: $1.50/lb
(US customs fees, broker fees, domestic handling)

Our Service Fee: $10.00/lb
(45% margin covering direct-trade operations, quality assurance, customer service)

YOUR PRICE: $22.00/lb

🎯 WHY THIS PRICING IS EXCEPTIONAL

Global Market Context:

• Dried stevia leaf wholesale: $2.00-5.75/kg ($0.91-2.61/lb) - 2024 global average
• Premium stevia leaves: $25.00-45.00/lb retail market
• Our direct-trade price: $22.00/lb (premium quality at accessible pricing)

What Makes Ours Outstanding:

• Single-origin traceability (most stevia is multi-country blends)
• High glycoside content (volcanic soil produces 12-15% steviosides vs 8-10% average)
• Optimal harvest timing (picked at peak sweetness just before flowering)
• Chemical-free processing (sun-dried, not industrial dehydrated)

🌱 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

🔬 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS

At Source (Nicaragua):

1. Harvest timing: Only leaves picked 2-3 weeks before flowering
2. Initial drying: Sun-dried on raised beds for 7-10 days
3. Hand sorting: Remove stems, damaged leaves, foreign matter
4. Moisture testing: Ensure <8% moisture content
5. Packaging: Food-grade bags with desiccant packets

Pre-Export Quality Control: ✓ Visual inspection for color consistency ✓ Sweetness testing using refractometer ✓ Moisture content verification ✓ Microbiological safety testing ✓ Heavy metals screening ✓ Pesticide residue analysis (should be zero)

💚 THE FARMER STORY

Meet Our Partner Farms:

• Cooperativa San Rafael (León): 23 families growing stevia since 2019
• Finca La Esperanza (Matagalpa): Organic stevia pioneer, 3rd generation farmers
• Average farm income increase: 40% since switching from traditional crops to stevia

Our Direct-Trade Impact:

• Farmers receive $3.50/lb (vs $0.68-0.91/lb local commodity price)
• 5x premium over local market rates
• Guaranteed purchase contracts providing income security
• Technical support for optimal cultivation practices

🍃 SWEETENING POWER & CHARACTERISTICS

Usage Ratios:

• 1 teaspoon dried stevia leaves = 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon stevia leaves = 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 ounce (28g) = sweetens approximately 5-8 pounds of product

Flavor Profile:

• Primary: Intense natural sweetness with herbal notes
• Secondary: Clean finish with minimal bitterness
• Aftertaste: Pleasant, lingering sweetness without metallic notes
• Volcanic terroir influence: Mineral-rich soil creates smoother, less bitter profile

🏭 USAGE & APPLICATIONS

Perfect For:

• Health food manufacturers: Premium natural sweetener
• Tea companies: Authentic whole-leaf sweetening
• Specialty food producers: Clean-label sugar alternative
• Retail packaging: High-end natural products market
• Restaurant/foodservice: Authentic zero-calorie sweetening
• Supplement companies: Natural sweetening for powders and capsules

Processing Applications:

• Direct steeping: Tea and beverage sweetening
• Powder grinding: Create your own stevia powder
• Extract production: Base material for liquid stevia extracts
• Culinary use: Natural sweetening for desserts and baked goods

📦 SHIPPING & BULK PRICING

Sample Orders (1 lb only):

• Total Cost: $37.00 ($22.00 product + $15.00 USPS air shipping with tracking)
• Delivery: 3-5 business days via USPS Priority Mail International

Bulk Pricing Structure:

• 5-24 lbs: $20.00/lb + $7.00/lb air freight = $27.00/lb delivered
• 25-99 lbs: $18.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $21.00/lb delivered
• 100-499 lbs: $16.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $19.00/lb delivered
• 500+ lbs: $14.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $17.00/lb delivered

Standard Packaging: Food-grade resealable bags with nitrogen flush Custom Packaging: Available for 25+ lb orders Shelf Life: 24+ months in proper storage Storage: Cool, dry place away from light and moisture

🚀 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Your Profit Potential:

• Wholesale to retailers: $28-38/lb (33-81% markup from bulk prices)
• Private label packaging: $35-50/lb (67-138% markup)
• Retail/e-commerce: $40-65/lb (90-210% markup)
• Extract processing: $80-150/lb (271-679% markup)

Market Trends Supporting Growth:

• Natural sweetener market growing 8.5% annually
• Consumer preference for whole foods over processed extracts
• Increasing demand for single-origin, traceable ingredients
• Rising awareness of stevia's health benefits vs artificial sweeteners

🎯 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

What Makes Our Stevia Unique:

1. Complete supply chain transparency from farm to your door
2. Guaranteed sweetness levels backed by laboratory testing
3. Direct farmer relationships ensuring consistent quality and supply
4. Single harvest provenance for authentic flavor profiling
5. Zero chemical processing preserving natural beneficial compounds
6. Volcanic highland terroir creating superior sweetness profile

🔬 TECHNICAL DATA FOR MANUFACTURERS

Stevia Analysis:

• Stevioside content: 12-15% (primary sweet compound)
• Rebaudioside A: 3-5% (reduces bitterness)
• Total glycosides: 15-20% (combined sweet compounds)
• Moisture content: <8% (shelf-stable)
• Ash content: <12% (mineral profile)

Health Benefits:

• Zero calories: No impact on blood sugar
• Natural antioxidants: Phenolic compounds preserved
• Mineral content: Volcanic soil minerals retained
• No artificial processing: Pure, unmodified plant material

📞 READY TO SOURCE PREMIUM STEVIA?

NICA SALE - Premium Nicaragua Natural Products

📱 WhatsApp: +505 5707-7624
📧 Email: info@nicasale.com
🌐 Website: www.nicasale.com

Sample Available: 1 lb trial order for $37.00 total (includes $15 express USPS shipping with tracking)

🤝 OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY

This pricing breakdown represents our commitment to honest business practices. We believe you deserve to know exactly what you're paying for and where your money goes. Our direct-trade model provides premium single-origin stevia at accessible pricing while supporting farming families.

Questions about sweetness levels, processing recommendations, or supply contracts? Contact us directly to discuss pricing, visit our partner farms virtually, or request detailed lab reports on any batch.

Ready to experience the sweetest, most authentic stevia leaves Nicaragua has to offer? Contact us today for samples and volume pricing.