Product Description
Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis L.), also known as an ironwort, or shepherd's tea, is a native plant to Mediterranean regions, the Balkans, the Iberian Peninsula and can be also found in Central Europe. This special tea is historically known as ‘Shepherd’s Tea’ because of greek shepherds used to make a brewed tea out of the Sideritis plants. Nowadays, it is mostly consumed in Greece and Spain.
Greek Mountain Tea consists of select handpicked dried flowers, leaves and stems of the Sideritis plant.
How To Use Greek Mountain Tea Health Embassy
Infusion
1-3 tsp of Greek Mountain Tea pour with a glass (200ml) of boiling water and infuse covered for about 10-15 minutes. Then strain, cool, sweeten with honey to taste. You can also season it with a pinch of cinnamon or ginger.
Decoction
Pour 1-3 tsp of Greek Mountain Tea with 200ml of warm water, bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Leave to infuse covered for 10 minutes, then strain. It can be served with lemon juice or/and honey.
This product description is for informational purposes only.
It does not replace the consultation with a doctor and cannot be used as a medication or be a part of therapy. All decisions on this matter should be consulted with your doctor.
