Malotira – Greek Mountain Tea
Sideritis scardica is a small herb found in the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Carpathians. It is said to have been used by the ancient soldiers to heal battle wounds. Today, the plant is an endangered species, so don't pick it in the wild. Instead, treat yourself to this Greek mountain tea. It comes from a certified farmer and won't put you at risk of heavy fines, pesticides or heavy metals – quite the opposite.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 7. 9. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 7. 9. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Ironwort (Sideritis syriaca)Brew & Taste
This yellow-orange infusion can taste remotely like nettle, sage, or lemon balm tea. It is sweet, herbal and very pleasant.
Origins
Greek mountain tea (Sideritis scardica) was known since the ancient times. Its effects were described, for example, by Dioscorides and could apparently heal wounds caused by iron weapons during battles. Indeed, in Greek, the word Sideritis means "that which is made of or contains iron."
The so-called mountain tea is classified by botanists in the family of the lamiaceae, which makes it realted to mint, thyme, sage, lavender and other folk-renowned herbs. It occurs at an altitude of around 1500m in a clean, pollution-free environment. It can be found on dry rocks in Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and temperate Asia. It grows 15-40cm, its stem is straight and leaves are covered with fine hairs. It produces inconspicuous flowers from September to June and bears hard fruit.
The herb contains not only essential oils but also potassium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, aluminium, iron, copper and selenium.
Benefits of ingredients:
Herb packaging preview
We pack our herbs in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. Thanks to the hermetic seal, the herbs are protected against humidity, light and foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew and the herb itself.
Preparation
100 °C
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3-5 minutes
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1 teaspoon for 150-200 ml
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Instructions for preparation
Pour 150-200ml of boiled water (100°C) per 1 teaspoon of tea.
When brewing in a teapot add 1 extra teaspoon.
Covered, let steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the strainer.
Optionally flavor with honey.
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