Perfect Cup of Greek Tea

Submitted by Dreamer in Ontario

"From Modern Greek. Faskomilo is sage which grows abundantly in Greece and is collected at the end of summer. This tea is widely drunk as a soothing medicinal tea to cure colds, sore throats, inflamed gums and upset stomachs."

 

• Ready In: 6mins
• Ingredients: 3

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sage (faskomilo) or 2 tablespoons dried chamomile
• 2 glasses water
• 2 teaspoons greek honey (or to taste)

directions

1. Place sage and water in a small saucepan.
2. heat over low heat until mixture begins to boil.
3. Using a strainer, pour the tea into 2 glasses, add honey to each and stir well.
4. Enjoy with a Greek biscuit!

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

I made this delicious tea using the fresh sage option. So good, quick and really easy to make. I picked sage from my garden and used Orange Blossom Honey for a tea to be remembered. It was very relaxing. Thanks for sharing. I'll be making this one again. Made for ZWT9.

 

[Elmotoo]

I went outside, picked some sage & cooked it up! Well, steeped it up! Lovely & relaxing! Made for ZWT9, Mike & the Appliance Killers.

 

[Maryland Jim]

Made this for the wife and I. I not a real fan of flavored teas but the wife says it's a 5 so it gets a 5! Made for ZWT9 and "The Apron String Travelers"

 

[Dienia B.]

easy i feel healthy already lolzwt9

 

[Chocolatl]

This is a very pleasant herbal tea. Good for what ails you! Thanks for posting!