Greek Mountain Tea
This gorgeous plant is the national herbal infusion of Greece, indispensable in every house. Its culinary use has ancient roots, mentioned by Greek Mythology as the food of the Titans.
This bag of Greek Mountain Tea contains blossoms from the most tender shoots of the herb we receive each year. Hand-sorted and hand-packed in Greece by Daphnis and Chloe.
Packed with health benefits, it has been traditionally used as a healer by folk medicine for the treatment of inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders and common cold. Recent research shows that the its extracts can enhance memory and learning, as scientists are studying the plant's correlation to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
How to use
Good quality Mountain Tea has a delicate, herbaceous flavor and is naturally caffeine-free. Use all parts of the plant. You’ll need 2-3 springs (1g) per cup, dosage on taste. Simmer for 5mins at 200F, covered. Strain and serve warm or at room temperature.
More about this product…
Mountain Tea flourishes on rocky slopes over 1.000 meters of altitude, with many Greek mountains being home to little known, local varietals. Our selection comes from a beautiful organic farm in Grevena. Our supplier was among the first to cultivate the green and purple-hued variety of the area, which has a significantly higher concentration in flavonoids, antioxidants, and phenolic content than its commercially available rivals.
Details
36g/1.3oz.
Product of Greece
