"Grandpa JOS"

The mountain tea (Sideritis, Sideritis), which in the past was not missing from any home and was the first decoction that someone prepared for a cold, is slowly finding its place scientifically among the beneficial drinks for the body. It grows naturally in Greece in rocky areas with high altitude, and more specifically in the mountainous regions of Macedonia and Thrace.
Mountain tea has a beneficial effect on:
- Colds
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Combating indigestion and gastrointestinal disorders
It is also considered:
- Anticonvulsant
- Analgesic
- Healing
- Antioxidant
- Anxiolytic
Mountain tea (Sideritis, Sideritis) contains a multitude of components such as flavonoids, diterpenes, phenylpropanes, iridoids, monoterpenes. In recent years, mountain tea (Sideritis, Sideritis) has found its place under the scientific microscope with the aim of verifying its positive effect on the body.
Laboratory studies on the beneficial effect of mountain tea (Sideritis, Sideritis) have already been carried out by the Universities of Patras and Ioannina, while the University of Athens claims in its study that the extracts of Sideritis can contribute preventively to osteoporosis, as they protect against loss of bone density and enhance the mechanical strength of bones.
Additional studies from Germany support that mountain tea (Sideritis, Sideritis) may protect against Alzheimer's disease.
Mountain tea (Sideritis, Sideritis), unlike the rest, does not have a stimulating effect and can comfortably be consumed at night before going to bed.
To take full advantage of its beneficial properties, you should pay attention to the preparation method. The correct way is to boil the water first and just before it boils, remove it from the heat, then pour in the mountain tea, leave it for 3-4 minutes, strain it and drink it.
You can also add honey, cinnamon, lemon to the classic mountain tea. Trust the herbs that live for years in our tradition and you will definitely not miss. Mountain tea is here waiting to be discovered.