Description

Greek Mountain Tea is found under many different names, and is sometimes also referred to as Shepherd’s Tea or Sideritis. It is an herbal tea known for its health benefits. The aroma of this herb reminds one of flowers and citrus.

Our Greek Mountain Tea is pure and coarsely ground so you can still see the flowers. It’s a tea that can also be served deliciously cold. Optionally add a touch of honey, or simply enjoy this unique infusion in its pure form.

Greek Mountain Tea is everything you’re looking for in an herbal tea: delicious, good for health, and perfect to pair with desserts and pastries. Definitely a wonderful caffeine-free herbal tea that you must try. We are certainly fans!

Ingredients

Greek Mountain Tea.

Health Benefits of Greek Mountain Tea

Greek Mountain Tea has been drunk since the time of Ancient Greece and was traditionally considered a folk remedy for many ailments, from digestion to the immune system. This herbal tea from the Greek highlands has received many names in its long history, such as Sideritis, Ironwort, and Shepherd’s Tea. Sideritis can be translated as “he who has iron” or also “he who is made of iron,” conveying an idea of strength and vitality. The ancient Greeks regarded Greek Mountain Tea as a powerful health drink for both preventive and healing health. The numerous health benefits have also been confirmed by modern scientific studies. We summarize them below:

1. Scientific research has proven that Mountain Tea has a very powerful antioxidant action, similar to green tea, but also a powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.
2. This herbal tea is also very popular in cold weather due to its beneficial effect on the upper respiratory tract. It is also said to help alleviate colds.
3. Greek Mountain Tea is often drunk as an ‘evening tea’. It is caffeine-free, calming, and helps to unwind.
4. Another reason this delicious herbal tea is so popular as an evening tea is because of its beneficial effect on digestion. It is said to have a digestive and antispasmodic effect.
5. Further, Greek Mountain Tea is good for the immune system and overall health.
6. Last but not least, Greek Mountain Tea is also said to have a healing effect on wounds. The genus name Sideritis L. is derived from the Greek word “sideros” (iron), referring to the use of these plants since ancient times to heal wounds caused by iron weapons.

Greek Mountain Tea is not a panacea, but it can be a good support for certain conditions or help to maintain your health and immunity.

Traditional Preparation of Greek Mountain Herb

The traditional way of preparing Greek Mountain Tea is not with a teapot, but with a pot on the stove. This traditional preparation method is simple but does take a bit more time.

Here are the 5 steps in the traditional preparation of Greek Mountain Tea:

• Put 12 grams of Greek Mountain Tea in a pot.
• Add 1 liter of cold water.
• Slowly heat the water on the stove.
• As soon as the water boils, turn off the heat and allow it to infuse for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Pour the tea through a filter, and the Greek Mountain Tea is ready to drink.

The result of this traditional preparation method is a strong infusion. The Gong Fu Cha method and the western method are also both possible and you can re-steep the same leaves 1 to 2 more times.

All above-ground parts of the plant are used to make Greek Mountain Tea, including the stems, leaves, and flowers. Greek Mountain Tea is very light in texture with a fluffy and downy appearance. This herbal tea contains a multitude of Mediterranean flavors, such as hints of citrus, oregano, and thyme. The flavor profile is light and refreshing and is somewhat reminiscent of verbena and sage.