Marketability and Health Benefits Obtained from Dried Okra, Turmeric, Lemon grass (tanglad), Guyabano Leaves and Mint Leaves as an Ingredient in Making Tea

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the benefits and marketability of dried okra, lemon grass (tanglad), turmeric, guyabano leaves and mint leaves as ingredients in making tea. The product was evaluated based on four criteria: appearance, aroma, taste and marketability. This study used the experimental and descriptive methods of research. The respondents were 340 second year Bachelor in Industrial Technology (BIT), Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education (BTTE) , Certificate of Technology (COT) students and 10 instructors in Marikina. Survey questionnaire and a 5-point Likert Scale were used as data gathering instruments. Sloven's formula was used to get the representative sample or population of the student respondents. The data gathered was statistically treated using weighted mean and t-test. Results showed that the students and teacher respondents strongly agree to the benefits and marketability of dried okra, lemon grass(tanglad), turmeric, guyabano leaves and mint leaves as ingredient in making tea with regards to appearance, aroma, taste and marketability as evidenced by the overall grand means. Results also revealed that there is no significant difference in the evaluation as regards to appearance, aroma, taste and marketability of the produced tea. Further improvement as regard its packaging material and labeling as recommended. The percentage of the tea's constituents and properties must be determined in order to guide the consumers.