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☀ from the sunny mountains of Greece
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☀ ideal relaxation companion
Greek mountain tea Sideritis is not only an ideal companion for relaxation but also a real pleasure. Due to its unique taste and aroma, Greek mountain tea is becoming increasingly popular. It is often sweetened with honey and can be served cold or warm.
Greek mountain tea, also known as Greek verbena, is an endangered species in the wild. The plant is therefore deliberately cultivated for tea production. This also applies to our mountain tea. Greek mountain tea, also known as Greek verbena, is an endangered species in the wild. The plant is therefore deliberately cultivated for tea production. This also applies to our mountain tea. It is relatively easy to use. Boil a handful of mountain tea with 1.5 litres of water and leave to steep for 10 minutes.
Our advice: Add a little fresh ginger and a slice of lemon and bring to the boil.
Sweeten with orange blossom honey. This recipe not only tastes delicious, but also helps with minor stomach problems and to relieve stress.
Due to its increasing popularity and decades of intensive wild harvesting, Greek mountain tea is now an endangered plant species. In order to continue protecting this valuable plant, the cultivation of Greek mountain tea was started not too long ago.
When shopping, you should always make sure to buy cultivated Greek mountain tea that does not further endanger the wild species. At the same time, we believe that conventional cultivation of the plant, i.e. the use of chemical agents such as pesticides or herbicides, is bad for the environment and such substances do not belong in tea. Therefore, when buying mountain tea, you should make sure that it is organic Greek mountain tea Our Greek mountain tea from MANI is a certified organic product from cultivation.
♥ 100% organic
☀ from the sunny mountains of Greece
✓ from cultivation
Greek mountain tea is not a tea blend, but a single herb called Sideritis (Greek verbena) Greek verbena (Sideritis scardica) is a perennial plant that can reach a height of up to 50 cm. The mountain tea grows in the high altitudes of the Mediterranean region above the tree line. The harvest takes place shortly before flowering, with only the upper shoots being carefully collected by hand. These are then air-dried
The use of Sideritis plants for the preparation of tea and tinctures has a long history in Greece. Even in ancient times, several thousand years ago, these plants were valued by the ancient Greeks for their health benefits. Supposedly, Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician, recommended tea for the treatment of various ailments. Nowadays, Greek mountain tea is recommended in folk medicine for colds, lung diseases and digestive problems. It also has a positive effect on the mind and strengthens the nervous system. Its calming effect makes it a good evening drink.
The traditional Greek way: add 2-3 heaped tablespoons of mountain tea herbs to 1 litre of water. Cover the tea and simmer in gently bubbling water for 10 minutes. Then strain The herbs can be boiled once or twice with a little less water.
The quick way: pour boiling water over 1 heaped teaspoon of herbs in a cup (200ml). Cover and leave to steep for 10 minutes.
Greek mountain tea can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
Our advice: refine the tea with a little honey.
Ingredients: Sideritis (40g) loose
from controlled organic farming (GR-BIO-03)
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