The mulberry plant goes back a long way in history. Most of the ancient civilizations of the world cultivated mulberry trees for their delicious berries and used their canopies for shade. Mulberry Trees are one of the most common and highly appreciated trees in the world. Almost everything that comes out of the mulberry tree is useful. Mulberries are not botanically classified as a berry, as they are in the fig family. Mulberries are a superfood with unusually high protein, iron, and vitamin C. Mulberry fruits are used to make molasses, Pekmez syrup (which tastes like honey), jam, wine, vinegar, compote, and pie fillings. Dried mulberry leaves also make an excellent tea for humans. Mulberry leaf tea is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Tea from the leaves of this plant contains twenty-two times more calcium than whole cow's milk and 10 times more iron than spinach!