Malotira or Mountain Tea

Malotira or Mountain Tea (Sideritis syriaca)

The Sideritis plant, used to produce Malotira, is native to the eastern Mediterranean and grows at altitudes from 1,000m up to 2,500m. Cretan shepherds frequently made this tea in the high mountains, which gives it its popular name, ‘Mountain Tea’.

Tasting Notes:

A light, herbaceous and citrus tea. Hints of wild oregano and lemon thyme, together with delicate aromas of lemon and honey. Gentle hints of peat smoke and spice with zesty citrus notes on the palate.

(It has hints of that earthy, sweet malt whisky aroma on the back palate!)

Key Features:

• Naturally Caffeine-Free: Perfect for unwinding without the jitters, offering a tranquil start or end to your day.
• High in Antioxidants: Boost your body's defence with an abundance of natural antioxidants, supporting overall health and immune function.
• Traditional Remedy: Used historically in Mediterranean folk-medicine for its calming and digestive benefits.
• 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 Mountain Tea offers a soothing experience for any time of the day.
  

Explore the harmonious flavours of Cretan Mountain 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.