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Wild Albanian Mountain Tea - Sideritis Tea - Premium Quality (100g)

Wild Albanian Mountain Tea - Sideritis Tea - Premium Quality (100g)

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ALBANIAN MOUNTAIN TEA
(Greek Mountain Tea)
Original Sideritis Scardica
Tea and Infusion  Making
Organic, raw, dried, loose Herb
Harvested in Albanian Mountains
*100g Premium Quality Organic & Wild Harvested *

Synonyms/Common Names:
(AL) Çaj Mali, (UK/USA) Sideritis, Greek Mountain Tea, Ironwort, Mountain Tea, Shepherd’s Tea, Mursalski Tea, Pirin mountain tea, Mursalitza tea, the Rhodope Mountains Miracle,  Balkan Sideritis, Bulgarian Viagra, Pirin Tea, Olympus Tea, Natural Miracle, Mediterranean Mountain Tea, (BG) Мурсалски чай (Mursalski Tea), Пирински чай (Pirin Tea), триградски чай (Trigrad Tea), алиботушки, шарпланински чай, (CRETE) Malotira, (D) Bergtee, Griechischer Bergtee, Balkan-Gliedkraut, (E) Rabogatos, Garranchuelos, Zahareñas, (F) Crapaudine, (GR) Τσάι Του Βουνού, (MK) Планински чај, (NO) Sårmynteslekta, (RU) Желе́зница, (SLO) Šarplaninski Čaj, (TR) Adaçayi, Daçayi, Dalli, dağ çayı ya da yayla çayı, ect...

Organictas Dried Cut Mountain Tea (Sideritis Scardica)
Pure 100% natural organic Mountain Tea in the form of dried and cut flowers, stems & leaves.
Harvested & Wild crafted in an ecologically clean non-contaminated protected area in the Bulgarian Rhodope mountains at 900+ meter above sea level.

Free from any Pollutants, No Preservatives, No Artificial Colours, No Artificial Flavours, No Artificial Sweeteners, No added Sugar/Salt, GMO-Free, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Soya, No Yeast, No Milk, No Starch, No Lactose, No Chemicals, Pesticide Free, Eco friendly Package.

Short Description of Albanian Mountain Tea (Sideritis Scardica):

Sideritis, also known as ironwort, mountain tea, and shepherd's tea, is a genus of flowering plants well known for their use as herbal remedies, commonly as an herbal tea. From 4 kg of fresh Sideritis 1 kg of dry ones is obtained.

Greek mountain tea is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea infusion made from the dried flowers, leaves and stems of the Sideritis plant.
In Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey, Sideritis scardica are used as herbs either for the preparation of herbal teas, or for their aromatic properties in local cuisines. The herbal tea is commonly prepared by decoction, by boiling the stems, leaves and flowers in a pot of water, then often serving with honey and lemon.

Research into the potential effects has taken place in universities in the Netherlands and in the southern Balkans where the plant is indigenous. Tea made from its flowering tops is very popular in Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Turkey and Albania, where it grows in wild on high altitudes in mountainous regions. 

What does Greek Mountain tea taste like?
A floral, earthy, slightly sweet, and mild taste. Its taste is known to resemble a blend of mint, chamomile, and citrus.

Who to use/consume Sideritis Herb?

Infusion/Tea 2: 
3 tablespoons of the herb are brewed with 600 ml of boiling water for 10 minutes. The infusion is drunk warm, 1 cup 3 times a day.

Infusion/Tea 2: 
Take a tablespoon of dried herb and infuse it, leave covered for about 5-10 minutes. Then strained and it is ready to drink, but you can also add a mint leaf, a little lemon or honey to it.

Infusion/Tea 3: 
Pour half a liter of boiling water over two heaped teaspoons of Sideritis Scardica and let the tea steep for two to five minutes. Drink and enjoy the gentle aroma of the soothing mountain tea one to three times a day.

Decoction: 
A tablespoon of the herb should be poured over with water, brought to a boil and boiled in a dish for 3 minutes. The resulting drink can be drunk warm or cooled down.

Recommended daily dosage:
3 cups of tea/infusion per day.
This pleasantly tasted tea can be drink at any occasion, as there is no reported contraindication or side effect of its consumption.

Albanian Mountain Tea is tradionally used in/for*:
  • antioxidants in bulgarian mountain tea outnumber those found in green tea.
  • antioxidant effects of this species has protective chemical properties that fight off the cell injury that might induce "bad cells".
  • Antioxidant properties help in reducing the harmful effects of Free Radicals.
  • assumed to have a relaxing effect on blood pressure.
  • proved to be very effective against common strains of bacteria and fungus.
  • could help the body to fight bacterial infections and also act in preventative manner.
  • Sideritis tea has been used as an alternative remedy for age-related memory disorders.
  • effective and well tolerated remedy for the symptoms of cognitive impairment.
  • beneficial remedy in colds, flu, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses.
  • powerful tea can help to eradicate the symptoms and potentially to speed up the recovery.
  • seems to provide favorable benefits to the gastrointestinal health.
  • effect on the gastrointestinal tract, by scaling down the process of inflammation and toxicity.
  • help relieve conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders and Parkinson’s.
  • reduce and help with inflammation and inflammatory processes, including arthritis.
  • when consumed with organic honey, Greek mountain tea could be one of the most potent anti-microbial compounds.
  • may even have some benefits against antibiotic resistant bacteria.
  • the tea gives the body a strong defense against bacteria.
  • maintain bone health by avoiding bone loss from occurring in age.
  • play a role in building new bone cells.
  • Greek mountain tea may help raise a person’s lust and physical desire.
  • beneficial in combating Fever.
  • relieves the pain related to Sinusitis.
  • Sideritis is a good herbal remedy for countering respiratory troubles.
  • Sideritis strengthens the Immune System of the Body.
  • good herbal remedy for Sore Throat.
  • strengthens liver and kidneys and is regarded helpful with urinary tract infections.
  • said to strengthen eyes, memory and soothing nervous system.
  • detoxifying properties.
  • this plant is appreciated remedy for allergies and general weakness.
  • slightly wooly, crushed leaves are excellent antiseptic cover for wounds and bruises.
Country of origin / Made in / Packed in:
Albania, a country in the Europe.

How to store loose Sideritis Herb:
In dry, ventilated, cool and dark places in tightly closed packages.
This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable doy-pack for optimum freshness.
Once opened, just push the air out of the doy-pack before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency.

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