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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
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 002 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek mountain tea leaves Measurement is roughly a cup, not packed. Use the leaves and flowers, you can also use the small soft branches.

Instructions

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  1. 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.

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: 2Serving

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.