Mountain tea, also known as Shepherd's Tea, is a plant called Sideritis syriaca that grows near mountain peaks in Greece. It is used to make a warming, stimulating tea that is beneficial for relieving coughs and lung congestion as well as aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. Scientific studies show Mountain tea has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and mild anxiety-relieving properties due to its high antioxidant content.

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Mountain tea

2. Information about Mountain tea
• Not so well-known outside Greece, but very
well-known and time honored within Greece,
it is tea commonly called Mountain Tea or
Shepherd's Tea, because it grows only near
the mountain peaks.
• The Greeks call it “Tsai tou vou nou”. Its
botanical name is Sideritis syriaca.

3. • Mountain tea (or Shepherd's Tea) is a very
warming, stimulating beverage most known for its
beneficial effects on the upper respiratory tract in
relieving coughs and lung congestion. It also
benefits the stomach and digestion, as well as the
immune system.
• Scientific studies have shown that Shepherd's Tea
has considerable immunomodulatory activity in
reducing excessive inflammation and edema, as
well as antimicrobial activity. Mountain tea also
relieves mild anxiety and contains many
antioxidants.

4. More information
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sideritis
• http://www.bbfdirect.com/pc/greek-tea-
company