Greek Mountain Tea
Greek mountain tea is a beloved hot herbal drink with remarkable nutritional value. Learn how to make and enjoy it.
Servings 2
Calories 0.02kcal
Equipment
- teapot
- kettle
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
- 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
Calories: 0.02kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 1mg