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    Why not just boil the fresh peel while eating the banana, then drink the water the peel was boiled in?
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    Honestly, that's the way I do it every time. I just give it a quick rinse first. As far as pesticides go, people eat the peels of apples, pears, etc. all the time with no major ill effects, so I don't think it's a big deal.
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    Why not just eat the banana an hour before bed?
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    Because most of the 5-HT and 5 HTP is in the peel, and you shouldn't eat uncooked peel because of possible harmful micro-organisms.
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    Because bananas have so many calories, will banana tea cause weight gain if I drink this tea everyday?
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    No,it won't. This is because you aren't eating the banana; you are absorbing nutrients from the peel.
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    Why do I have to freeze the peel before drying it in the oven?
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    Freezing traps extra moisture in the peels, which helps prevent them from burning in the oven. It also allows them to dehydrate correctly.
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    How about just dehydrating the peels. And why just use only organically grown bananas?
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    That's fine, but they still should be pasteurized to kill any potential bacteria/microorganisms. The peels of non-organic bananas have pesticides and toxins that you wouldn't want to get in your tea.
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    Can I take this tea while pregnant?
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    Yes, you may make this while pregnant.
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    What can I do if my oven will not go down to the recommended temperature?
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    Using the lowest setting should work. Mine went down to 175 degrees and it still worked.
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    Does the tea have to be hot?
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    Every tea has to be hot to be good, because if it is cold then it is bitter and watery.
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    Can I make tea with green bananas?
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    No, it will not work if the bananas are not ripe.
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    Can banana tea be refrigerated?
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    Yes, it can, although you should make sure it is completely covered.
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    Can I dry the peel in the sun if I don't have oven?
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    Try microwaving the banana. It has the same exact effect as baking in an oven.
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