{"title":"Herbal Teas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"food-and-beverage-example-product-4","title":"Malotira or Mountain Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalotira or Mountain Tea\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSideritis syriaca\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSideritis\u003c\/em\u003e 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’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(It has hints of that earthy, sweet malt whisky aroma on the back palate!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaturally Caffeine-Free:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for unwinding without the jitters, offering a tranquil start or end to your day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh in Antioxidants:\u003c\/b\u003e Boost your body's defence with an abundance of natural antioxidants, supporting overall health and immune function.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Remedy:\u003c\/b\u003e Used historically in Mediterranean folk-medicine for its calming and digestive benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-selected Flowers and Leaves \u0026amp; Sustainable Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensuring only premium quality, while preserving the local ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrafted with Care:\u003c\/b\u003e The meticulous processing retains the vibrancy and aromatic qualities of the herbs, providing you with a heavenly herbal brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whether hot or iced, Cretan Mountain Tea offers a soothing experience for any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the harmonious flavours of our Cretan Teas — where tradition meets the tranquillity of nature. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur range of Cretan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: \u003cspan\u003eMalotira leaves. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContains 10 teabags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nounderlines\"\u003e℮ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nounderlines\"\u003e10x1gr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbs can cause \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eallergic reactions in occasional cases. If you are allergic to plants or herbs, consult your doctor for instructions on whether you should use a particular ingredient. Herbal teas are not recommended for people who are on medication for kidney issues, or for pregnant or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebreastfeeding women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Taste of Crete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826641404246,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/1150\/8310\/files\/Mountain_Tea_1.png?v=1762969414"},{"product_id":"dittany-tea","title":"Dittany of Crete Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDittany of Crete\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eOriganum dictamnus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDittany 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaturally Caffeine-Free:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for unwinding without the jitters, offering a tranquil start or end to your day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Dittany is endemic to Crete's distinctive ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Remedy:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-selected Flowers and Leaves \u0026amp; Sustainable Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensuring only premium quality, while preserving the local ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrafted with Care:\u003c\/b\u003e The meticulous processing retains the vibrancy and aromatic qualities of the herbs, providing you with a heavenly herbal brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whether hot or iced, Cretan Dittany Tea offers a soothing experience for any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the harmonious flavours of our Cretan Teas — where tradition meets the tranquillity of nature. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur range of Cretan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: \u003cspan\u003eDictamnus leaves. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContains 10 teabags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nounderlines\"\u003e℮ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nounderlines\"\u003e10x1gr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbs can cause \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eallergic reactions in occasional cases. 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Herbal teas are not recommended for people who are on medication for kidney issues, or for pregnant or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebreastfeeding women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dictamus - Manos \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826936807766,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/1150\/8310\/files\/Dittany_1.png?v=1762969667"},{"product_id":"karteraki-traditional-cretan-tea","title":"Karteraki, Traditional Cretan Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarteraki or Traditional Cretan Herbal Tea\u003c\/b\u003e: Sage, Dittany, Marjoram, and Pennyroyal (\u003ci\u003eSalvia fruticosa, Origanum dictamnus, Origanum majorana, Mentha pulegium)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘\u003c\/i\u003eKarteraki’ means ‘to hope and wait’ in Greek, and each area of Crete produces its own regional mix of Karteraki tea. This traditional Cretan blend produces a highly aromatic tea that may bring a sense of optimism!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic, with cleansing, herbaceous notes and subtle hints of sage and thyme and touch of citrus. The palate is fresh and lightly medicinal, giving soothing tones of wild mint and sage and a pure, invigorating finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(A bit like walking through a mountainside of fresh herbs on a hot day)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaturally Caffeine-Free:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for unwinding without the jitters, offering a tranquil start or end to your day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-selected Flowers and Leaves \u0026amp; Sustainable Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensuring only premium quality, while preserving the local ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrafted with Care:\u003c\/b\u003e The meticulous processing retains the vibrancy and aromatic qualities of the herbs, providing you with a heavenly herbal brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whether hot or iced, Cretan Karteraki Tea offers a soothing experience for any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the harmonious flavours of our Cretan Teas — where tradition meets the tranquillity of nature. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur range of Cretan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: \u003cspan\u003eDittany, Marjoram, Sage, Pennyroyal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContains 10 teabags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nounderlines\"\u003e℮ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nounderlines\"\u003e10x1gr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbs can cause \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eallergic reactions in occasional cases. 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