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History of Mountain Tea

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The "mountain tea" comes from the plant Sideritis spp or otherwise siderite of Dioskouridis, which is said to have got its name from the Greek word "iron" thanks to the healing properties of the plant against wounds caused by iron weapons. In Crete is known as "malotira", named by the prevailing version of the Italian words «male» (illness) and «tirare» (draw), because in V...
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History of Verbena

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Verbena is a perennial plant, aromatic, rich in essential oils and its origin is from America. Was brought to Europe by the Spanish in the 17th century. Initially, the herb was called "center". The name "Louise" is in honor of Maria-Luisa Teresa de Parma, wife of King Carlos the 4th of Spain, because, reportedly drank it frequently. Also is known as lemongrass.
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Mint 40 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 30 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Mint is suitable for oral disorders, digestion and nausea, with great beneficial properties in colitis. Helps to sweat in cases of fever and flu, while soothes cough. Also helps significantly to stop the milk in nursing mothers. The nutritional value of mint is particularly important. Conta...
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Spearmint 40 g.

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 Spearmint Collected by hand. Net wight: 40 g. Packaging (two types): Bag & Carton. It grows only in wet and mountainous places, but also grows in gardens and pots, can be gathered throughout the year and you can always have a fresh pot, or dry spearmint's leaves in a jar, to be used in cooking as a seasoning. The leaves of spearmint, fresh or dried, are used...
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Mountain Othris

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Othris the mountain of the Titans, rises in the southwest side of Magnesia, whose ridge separates from the borders of Fthiotida. In the battle for the victory of Zeus in the world of gods and humans, known in mythology as the battle of the Titans, Titans had Othrys as a base. It was the base from where they fought against Zeus and defended Saturn,  fighting to stay in the domin...
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Melissa 20 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 20 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Melissa (or Melissa officinalis), also known as bee balm or lemon belongs to the mint family. The term "bee" comes from the word «melissophyllon», which means "leaf bee" because thanks to the great nectar plant content is an ideal place to foraging bees. The smell of melissa contains among oth...
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Verbena 15 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 15 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Verbena with the Latin name «Lippia citriodora» belongs to the family Verbenaceae and is known also as lemongrass because of its lemony scent of the flowers and the leaves. Verbena is a medicinal plant that is beneficial in many ways, as a decoction or oil, since both the flowers and the lea...
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Rosemary 40 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 40 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Rosemary is a symbol of friendship, loyalty and commemoration in many places of the world. Its fresh or dried leaves are mainly used in cooking, giving special aroma and flavor to salads, soups, sauces, fillings meat (especially lamb or goat), confectionery for flavored jams, sweets, biscuits, ...
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Sage 40 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 40 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Enjoy a hot (or cold) beverage with sage! It improves memory, helps the digestive function, acts as a mild antiseptic, ideal for gargles and mouthwashes, helps relieve sore throats, effectively reduces sweating. Rich in antioxidants. Used in the kitchen and pleasant fragrance sauces, ...
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Thyme 40 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 40 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Thyme 'Aroma Othris' is collected from the rocky slopes of Mount Othris, in Magnesia. The dried leaves and flowers of the plant "Thyme" or "Thimios" are a spice with a very strong aroma, rich and slightly spicy taste. Used for flavoring dishes with meat or fish and various other dishes mainly ...
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Organic Lavender 40 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 40 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Lavender is aromatic plant and besides plant except decoction, is also used as essential oil. It is used in perfumery, in soap industies and for pharmaceutics. The French cooks have incorporated this herb in the kitchen for centuries. Also helps to soothe cough, asthma, flu and laryngitis. Lavend...
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Mountain tea 40 gr. & 80 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 40 g. & 80 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label The mountain tea 'Aroma Othris' is grown on the slopes of Mount Othris in Magnesia at an altitude of over 800 meters. The climatic conditions and subsoil of the mountain are considered ideal for cultivating and give incomparably unique aroma and delicious taste. Known for its an...
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Daphne 15gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 15 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Daphne (or bay) leaves come from a kind of small bushy plant, is rich in essential oils and widely used in the Mediterranean and in many other cuisines in the world as a condiment. First the Greeks and then the Romans used to be crowned with laurel branches winners of the Olympic Games. So, ev...
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Organic Mountain Tea 40 gr.

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Collected by hand. Νet weight: 40 g. Packaging (one type): Bag with label Beneficial properties of mountainous tea for our organism: It is rich in flavonoids, and particularly in volatile components (essential oils), providing our body with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protection. It is a diuretic and detoxifying. Scientific studies suggest preventive ben...
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