Greek Mountain Tea (Mount Olympus)

Type: Sideritis Scardica (also called tsai tou vounou, ironwort, and shepherd's tea) Region: Mt. Olympus Ingredients: Organic mountain tea Taste: Earthy, floral, smooth, refreshing Pairs with: honey, lemon, cinnamon stick Ratio: 1 tsp per cup Nutrients: bioflavonoids, antioxidants, triterpene acids, iron, polyphenols, and phytonutrients such as apigenin, quercetin, kaempferol, and caffeic and chlorogenic acids. Phenol content: 136 mg per serving Bioflavonoid content: 65.1 mg per serving (two times the bioflavonoid content of chamomile tea)