Greek Lemon Verbena (Karditsia,South Pindos Mountains)
Origin: Karditsia, South Pindos Mountains, Greece
Species: Lippia citriodora
Sourcing: High elevation, hand grown
Amount: 50g (1.75oz)
Servings: Approximately 35 ($0.28 per serving)
Organic: EU certified - DIO
ORAC 5.0 antioxidant value: 4,920 per 10oz serving
Polyphenols: 59mg per 10oz serving
Bioanalytical testing performed by Brunswick Labs
Our Luiza (Lemon Verbena) also contains high amounts of the phytonutrient Luteolin (5.8mg per serving); twice the amount found in a serving of artichokes which is considered to be among the best sources of Luteolin. Luteolin belongs to a special class of phytonutrients called flavanones, it is considered a super nutrient and is the subject of significant research
Tasting notes: A mild earthiness with hints of lemon
Brewing:
Place a small handful (1.4g) in a pot with about 10 oz of freshly boiled water. Cover and steep for about 5-7 minutes. Strain, and enjoy. Crushing the leaves in your hand before steeping helps to release the essential oils and enhances the flavor.
You can also use a large format infuser that provides adequate contact between the leaves and water.
Delicious and soothing served hot but also makes a very refreshing iced tea.
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A beautiful tea
Very good tea for me as my digestive system is most sensitive…this tea is most supportive, very palatable, and easy to love!
Subtle and Comforting
Good value and great taste! Highly recommend!
Tea from the Gods!
Rich and delicious is how I describe this mountain tea
Most delicious tea ever
I am already obsessed with greek mountain tea, I drink a cup of it every day, mid-day, with a spoon of Ikaria honey. My day is not complete without my cup of tea. I tried the mint one, and it was not for me, gave it to a friend who thinks it is the best tea she has ever had. So I just thought I would try the lemon verbena and let me tell you.....this one is even more amazing than the regular greek mountain tea. I am tea-obsessed and have every kind of tea you can name. This one is the best. This morning, as I was making my cup of tea that I take with me to enjoy mid-day, I had the idea of putting a handful of the Greek mountain tea in with the handful of Greek lemon verbena, and I think I have created something even more wonderful. Both teas, as well as the wonderful variety of honey, make the most wonderful gifts. I gave some to my sister for her birthday the other day, she made a cup for her friend, and now her friend has not stopped raving about the tea. Simply the best tea I have ever had. When I make the regular/plain Greek mountain tea, I simmer it on the stove for several minutes and then let it steep for a good 20-30 min, I do my makeup while I am steeping my tea, and then mix in the honey, and it is perfect. With the lemon verbena, I was afraid of simmering it too long, because I don't care for the tea when it is too strong, especially if it is mint, it can get too strong if steeped too long, so I was unsure of how long to steep the lemon verbena. I only simmered it for maybe 30 seconds to maybe a minute, and let it steep for about 10 minutes and it was perfection. I cannot wait for my cup of tea tomorrow.
Improved My Sleep!
I have some before bed and it helps me get a very restful sleep.