GREEK MOUNTAIN TEA
Greek Mountain Tea- Travel in Greece
At this time of year there are more coughs and colds around and every other person seems to be sniffy and snuffly. If you live in the UK like me you probably just reach for a day nurse or Lemsip to get you through the winter season. But if you travel in Greece you will probably be told to have a few cups of βMountainβ tea.
Mountain tea also known as shepherdβs tea or Ironwort is one of the most commonly used herbal remedies in Greece. Not only is it βprescribed for colds and coughs βbut I have often been told to drink it when I am feeling run down, have headaches or pre-menstrual. To be honest there isnβt much that supposedly canβt be βcuredβ with mountain tea.
I have to be honest it isnβt the most delicious of teas. It was slightly sour and a bit βgrassβ like. I know, I know Iβm not selling it to you but letβs admit it Lempsip doesnβt taste that great either!
Does it work?
The big question though is does it work? Well as it has been used since ancient times I suspect that it must have something going for it. Those ancient Greeks were terribly clever and knew a thing or two about medicine. All my friends in Greece swear by itβ¦I havenβt taken it for long enough to be convinced. I have to admit do like a drug that comes in a nice shiny foil packet. Iβm probably not the best person to ask!
There are many stalls in Volimes and our little port of Agios Nikolas who sell the tea so why not give it a go. For those of you who canβt hang on until you visit Greece then there are a number of online outlets who will send it to you direct such as Oliveology.co.uk
So stay well this winter season and perhaps try the Greek way of staying healthy.
