What Exactly Is Greek Mountain Tea?
It's been sipped since philosopher
Hippocrates praised its benefits for the immune and respiratory systems,
but not many of us in the states have heard about Greek mountain tea
(unless you're on the Mediterranean diet).
Also known as “Shepherd’s Tea,” this brew is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea infusion made from the dried flowers, leaves and stems of the Sideritis plant, which grows in the mountains of Greece. The tea is rich in antioxidants, and contains significant amounts of flavonoids and polyphenols.
Research done by bioanalytical testing firm, Brunswick Laboratories suggests that Greek mountain tea shares many of the benefits of Green tea, like inducing cellular antioxidant defenses and reducing oxidative stress.
“This report examines the biological effects of Greek mountain tea
from various research studies, both in-vitro and in-vivo,” Dr. Jin Ji,
executive vice president of Brunswick Laboratories, stated. “Its
findings indicate the antioxidant and oxidative stress reduction
capabilities, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and gastro-protective
properties of the Sideritis plant as consumed in Greek mountain tea.”
A growing body of published research shows promising results for its use in the prevention of osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and even cancer. Greek mountain tea has also been shown to have a positive effect:
• Colds
• Fevers
• Respiratory problems
• Digestion problems and
• Anxiety
“For thousands of years, Greeks have been drinking Greek mountain tea for its health benefits and for its pleasant taste,” Steve Raftopoulos, founder of Klio Tea, the leading U.S.-based importer of Greek herbal teas, says. “It grows wild throughout Greece typically at elevations of 3,000 feet or more and is also cultivated in small plots within the high elevations of mountainous regions of Greece. The terroir found in the Greek mountains results in herbs of distinctive quality.”
Make This: Iced Greek Mountain Tea
• 6 cups of water
• Honey and lemon (optional)
2. Allow to boil for 3-5 minutes and steep for about 3-5 minutes, depending on desired strength.
3. Remove herbs, strain and allow to cool. Pour into a large pitcher filled with ice and serve or refrigerate.
4. Serve with honey or lemon and sprig of Greek mountain tea (Sideritis) as garnish.
Find Greek mountain tea at Kliotea.com for ($11.00 for approximately 25 servings). Visit them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, and Youtube.
Source: https://www.worldlifestyle.com
Also known as “Shepherd’s Tea,” this brew is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea infusion made from the dried flowers, leaves and stems of the Sideritis plant, which grows in the mountains of Greece. The tea is rich in antioxidants, and contains significant amounts of flavonoids and polyphenols.
Research done by bioanalytical testing firm, Brunswick Laboratories suggests that Greek mountain tea shares many of the benefits of Green tea, like inducing cellular antioxidant defenses and reducing oxidative stress.
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A growing body of published research shows promising results for its use in the prevention of osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and even cancer. Greek mountain tea has also been shown to have a positive effect:
• Colds
• Fevers
• Respiratory problems
• Digestion problems and
• Anxiety
“For thousands of years, Greeks have been drinking Greek mountain tea for its health benefits and for its pleasant taste,” Steve Raftopoulos, founder of Klio Tea, the leading U.S.-based importer of Greek herbal teas, says. “It grows wild throughout Greece typically at elevations of 3,000 feet or more and is also cultivated in small plots within the high elevations of mountainous regions of Greece. The terroir found in the Greek mountains results in herbs of distinctive quality.”
Make This: Iced Greek Mountain Tea
Ingredients:
• 4 small handfuls of loose leaf, single varietal Greek mountain tea (Sideritis)• 6 cups of water
• Honey and lemon (optional)
Directions:
1. Add water and Greek mountain tea to a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil.2. Allow to boil for 3-5 minutes and steep for about 3-5 minutes, depending on desired strength.
3. Remove herbs, strain and allow to cool. Pour into a large pitcher filled with ice and serve or refrigerate.
4. Serve with honey or lemon and sprig of Greek mountain tea (Sideritis) as garnish.
Find Greek mountain tea at Kliotea.com for ($11.00 for approximately 25 servings). Visit them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, and Youtube.
Source: https://www.worldlifestyle.com
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