This wild mountain tea, known as Sideritis is very popular in Albania. The plant takes its name mountain tea because it grows in rocky terrains, in high altitude, Albanian shepherds would use the plants to make a brewed tea while tending their flocks high in the hills.
Usually this tea is served hot with lemon & honey! When I was little, I remember drinking it only with honey but as I got older I really enjoy the lemon in it too. In Albania, people serve it with few typical sides like feta cheese, olives, toasted bread, consider that the next time you try this amazing tea !
Mountain tea has a sweet, floral and earthy taste with a strong aroma. It feels like a mix between chamomile and lemon. Others have described it as green tea with lemon, however mountain tea is naturally caffeine free.
It is said that mountain tea have a positive effect on almost anything that ails. Traditionally has been used to aid digestion, strengthen the immune system and suppress common cold, the flu and other viruses, even pain and mild anxiety.
Rich in antioxidants, know scientifically to be anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory.
Preparation:
It is commonly prepared by boiling the stems, leaves and flowers in a pot of water.
Gather 1-2 stems of the tea leaves and break them into thirds. Fill your pot with 1 cup of water. Place your tea leaves in the water and let boil. Once boiling, remove pot from heat and allow tea to steep for about 5 mins. Pour tea into cup while carefully using a strainer to catch the tea leaves. Serve with honey and lemon.
Rather than boiling, Put stems into a teapot with a cup and fill with boiling water. Let the tea steep for five minutes.
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