5 from 2 votes
Greek Mountain Tea
Greek mountain tea is a beloved hot herbal drink with remarkable nutritional value. Learn how to make and enjoy it.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
002 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek mountain tea Measurement is roughly a cup, not packed. Use the leaves and flowers, you can also use the small soft branches, leaves
Instructions
- Put one cup of tea leaves and flowers in a teapot and fill it with hot water. (You can leave the leaves and flowers on the small soft branches).Let the tea steep for 2 to 7 minutes. The longer it steeps, the more intense the color and aroma.
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Notes
- Quick beverage
- Boil water. When the boiling stops, add two sprigs of mountain tea for every cup of water. Leave it for 4 minutes, strain it, and drink it.
- As a hot or cold drink
- Make an infusion of mountain tea and linden tea. Optionally add 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar. In addition to its wonderful taste, it will give you a wonderful and peaceful sleep if you drink it hot or cold at night, just before going to bed.
- For a morning tonic drink
- Make an infusion of mountain tea and add 2-3 saffron threads. Its wonderful aroma will invigorate you as you start your day.
Nutrition Information
Calories
0.02kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
0.1mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 002
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 0.02kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.