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The Greek Mountain Tea is being known since the age of Dioskourides (1st Century A.D), and took its name (Sideritis) from its ability to heal wounds made from iron pieces (sidiros means iron in Greek language). According to Greek tradition, it was used as a panacea for any illness, while recent studies have proved the special attributes of the plant. It will kill all kind of microbes, it will strengthen the body's immune system, it will give the body a boost, it is very good for colds in the winter and it is even good for eye problems if one rinses the eyes regularly with the tea.
Through its delicious and rich flavour, researchers found that all Sideritis species plants were shown to have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-spasmodic properties. They were rich in a number of natural antioxidants, including flavonoids, and almost all species also contained essential oils.
When brewing Greek mountain tea from plants, you can use the flowers, stem and leaves of the plant. Place around six to eight 2-inch pieces of the plant into boiling water and lower the heat, allowing it to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how strong you like the tea. Greek mountain tea has an earthy taste and, if you use the flowers, a slight floral scent. You can add honey as well as milk or lemon for extra flavour to your tea..
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One of the most characteristic traditional Greek spices, that refers memories of the family table, where there was always the presence of Mpoukovo, to spice up and to bring out the flavors of certain foods. Its creation is the result of a specific process followed for many years in Greece.
Once hot peppers gets blush and ripen, harvested from the rich nature of our country side and led to drying in the dryer. By the end of this process, the peppers will be crushed by hand or mechanical ways in order to get the chilli (mpoukovo). It is distinguished in sweet or very spicy, while crushing the peppers can be done in small or large pieces or in powder form.
Although unknown to the general public, famous to old devotee (meraklides) , sweet chilli (mpoukovo) from the plains of Macedonia we offer you, will combine wonderful your soups, the cooked, your salads and roasts, giving your dishes a unique bite with a great balance of flavours. If you add them to a dish at the beginning, it makes the whole thing spicy; if you add them at the end, they give nice pops of heat.
Accelerates metabolic rate, because of capsaicin it contains. According to research, women who added 2 tablespoons of chilli peppers at their food, consumed fewer calories and fat during the later meals.
Vrino Ltd founded in 1991. Our object is to cultivate, process and standardize Herbs and Spices. We are certified according to ISO 22000:2005, FSSC 22000:2010 and ISO 9001:2008.
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Bay leaves have a long and noble history. The ancient Romans and Greeks used to make crowns out of true bay leaves (Laurus Nobilis, Lauraceae) to crown great and accomplished people. These great people usually included kings, war heroes and Olympians.
In Greek cuisine and Mediterranean diet, its presence is equally strong. The aroma of the leaves is much more noticeable than the taste. The fragrance of the dried leaf is herbal and floral.
The herbal tea, prepared using dried bay leaves, is also effective in treating digestive disorders. Placing a cloth soaked in water in which bay leaves have been boiled provides relief from cough, cold, bronchitis. Bay leaves infusion promotes sweating, breaking fever, and flu symptoms.
Greek Dried Bay Laurel Leaves not only have nutritional properties but is also used in cooking. The freshly dried bay leaves have a warm aroma, which is infused into cooking. The leaf is used for flavoring stews, dishes that need a long time to cook and soups. However, it is removed from the dish before serving.
Vrino Ltd founded in 1991. Our object is to cultivate, process and standardize Herbs and Spices. We are certified according to ISO 22000:2005, FSSC 22000:2010 and ISO 9001:2008.