Greek Mountain Tea

Tea type
Herbal Tea
Ingredients
Not available
Flavors
Floral, Herbs, Lemon, Pepper, Spicy, Black Pepper, Peppercorn, Plant Stems
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Bulk, Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Caffeine Free
Certification
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Edit tea info Last updated by Arby
Average preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 7 min, 30 sec 12 g 12 oz / 350 ml

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From the slopes of the Taygetos Mountains to your teacup, this traditional Mediterranean tisane possesses an herbaceous hint of lemon. Long valued by Greek mothers for its ability to soothe the stresses of the day.

Made with 100% dried Sideritis syriaca (AKA Ironwort/Greek Mountain Herb/Shepherd’s Tea)

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I bought this because a Greek internet friend had been raving about it. Often consumed when one is feeling a little under the weather-but can be drunk any time. My friend had me put the stalks directly in my cup with the leaves on them. After that, I removed the stalks as best as possible and then poured through my tea strainer into a different cup. It’s good, but not exciting. A bit lemony, as TG suggests. Mild spice notes. Caffeine-free, good for bedtime. I probably won’t buy it again, but I would drink it if offered

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 0 sec

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According my opinion the real tea!
It is not processed naturally dry in the sun and with unique flavor!

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My Greek friend gave me a sample of this and I’m just trying it now. It smells herby (but not vegetative) and a little bit spicy. I would place the flavour somewhere between orageno and catnip. The plant has a unique taste to it. Sort of faintly lemony or peppery with an after taste similar to soap. It might not be something I would drink every day, but I find the flavour unique and pleasant.

I want to start drinking this a few times per month for health reasons. It is said this herb help to prevent colds/flus, lowers blood pressure, relieves sinus congestion, and is an anti-inflammatory. I used two small dried stalks to brew one 350 ml cup, but I will be re-steeping it again shortly. It doesn’t seem to get overly strong if you leave the leaves in. I brewed mine for about 10 minutes because I forgot to check it and it was colourless so I thought it wasn’t done. It is quite forgiving that way.

Flavors: Floral, Herbs, Lemon, Pepper, Spicy

Preparation
165 °F / 73 °C 8 min or more 12 g 12 OZ / 350 ML

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