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nadellii

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One of my favorite things to bring back from Greece is tea! I always make sure to stock up on Mountain Tea (Tsai Tou Vounou) because I love its earthy, floral taste and all the health benefits it offers, especially for immunity and digestion. However, I’ve been wondering if I should be looking at other types of Greek teas to bring back as well.

I know Greece has a rich variety of herbal teas, from chamomile (χαμομήλι) to sage (φασκόμηλο) and even the famous dittany of Crete (δίκταμο), which is known for its medicinal properties. I’d love to hear from others who bring tea back from Greece—what are your favorites? Are there any lesser-known Greek herbal teas that you recommend?
 
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nadellii said:
One of my favorite things to bring back from Greece is tea! I always make sure to stock up on Mountain Tea (Tsai Tou Vounou) because I love its earthy, floral taste and all the health benefits it offers, especially for immunity and digestion. However, I’ve been wondering if I should be looking at other types of Greek teas to bring back as well.

I know Greece has a rich variety of herbal teas, from chamomile (χαμομήλι) to sage (φασκόμηλο) and even the famous dittany of Crete (δίκταμο), which is known for its medicinal properties. I’d love to hear from others who bring tea back from Greece—what are your favorites? Are there any lesser-known Greek herbal teas that you recommend?
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A favourite subject of mine.... Mountain tea has to be the tops!!!. with honey!!😁.... used to know people who used to go up the mountains and forests, camomile and mint teas were my favourites as well, Rosemary and Lavender teas were good too!....
 
Love this topic! I’m also a big fan of Mountain Tea—it's a must-have in my kitchen, especially in winter. On my last trip, I discovered malotira from Crete, which is similar to mountain tea but has a slightly softer, more delicate flavor. It’s incredibly soothing. I also picked up some diktamo—you mentioned it already, and yes, it’s amazing for digestion and respiratory issues.

One lesser-known gem I found was tilio (linden flower tea). It has a sweet, calming aroma and is great before bed. I also like blending it with chamomile for a more relaxing effect. Another interesting one is louisa (lemon verbena)—super refreshing and good for bloating and stress.

Greek herbal teas are such a treasure trove of flavor and wellness. I try to grab a little of everything when I go—each village market always seems to have something new to try!
 
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