Dictamnus or Dittany of Crete Tea

Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)

Dittany is the most precious of Crete’s natural plants, renowned for its healing properties. It is endemic to Crete and grows wild only on the island's mountainsides and gorges. 

Tasting Notes:

A bouquet garni of fine herbs – oregano and thyme with a touch of sage and hints of fresh dill. Intensely aromatic on the nose that lingers pleasantly on the palate with a cleansing, savoury, aromatic finish.

Key Features:

• Naturally Caffeine-Free: Perfect for unwinding without the jitters, offering a tranquil start or end to your day.
• Unique Origin: Dittany is endemic to Crete's distinctive ecosystem.
• Traditional Remedy: Used historically in Mediterranean folk-medicine for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, which can be beneficial for digestive issues, wound healing, and relieving minor pain.
• Hand-selected Flowers and Leaves & Sustainable Growing: Ensuring only premium quality, while preserving the local ecosystem.
• Crafted with Care: The meticulous processing retains the vibrancy and aromatic qualities of the herbs, providing you with a heavenly herbal brew.
• Versatile Enjoyment: Whether hot or iced, Cretan Dittany Tea offers a soothing experience for any time of the day.
  

Explore the harmonious flavours of Cretan Dittany Tea—where tradition meets the tranquillity of nature.

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Our range of Cretan herbal teas exclusively use herbs that have grown locally in Crete since at least the Neolithic period, and in a few cases are endemic to Crete. They would have been used by the Minoans for food, drink and medicines.

Contains 10 teabags.