Karteraki mountain tea contains tea leaves from Crete and creates an exceptional infusion in just a few minutes. This flavorful beverage has a mild and sweet taste, with a rich aroma. Each packet contains leaves and flowers of Sideritis, handpicked from the Greek mountains of Crete. Enjoy it hot or cold, plain or with sugar or honey, any time of the year.

Malotira or Kalokimithia (Sideritis syriaca) is a herb that is very popular mainly in Crete, wild-growing with many healing properties. It is used as an excellent infusion in aroma and taste, as well as for the treatment or prevention of many diseases. Its essential oil contains substances with antimicrobial and medicinal properties. It acts as:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Bacteriostatic
• Antimicrobial
• Antioxidant
• Detoxifying
• Stomach tonic
• Diaphoretic
• Tonic
• Anti-irritant
• Anti-anemic

The mountain tea grows in rocky areas at altitudes above 1000 meters and is particularly resistant to drought and low temperatures. It thrives in rock crevices where few plants could survive.

Each Karteraki packet is suitable for a 200ml infusion.