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How To Brew Greek Mountain Tea

I have a new tea to share with you this morning – just in time for our coldest, dreariest days of winter. It’s called Greek Mountain Tea and it’s made by the company Klio.

Greek Mountain Tea

Instead of individual tea bags, Klio’s Greek Mountain Tea comes in a big bag and looks like something you might gather from the side of a hiking path.

Greek Herbal Tea

And rather than simply steeping in hot water, you actually boil Greek Mountain Tea to extract the perfect amount of flavor and antioxidants.

Klio herbal tea

I hadn’t heard of Greek Mountain tea before, but since it’s naturally caffeine free, I knew it would be something I could guzzle all day to keep me warm. Greek herbal teas are a notable part of the Mediterranean diet, with consumption dating back to ancient Greece.  The growing environment found in the mountains and hillsides of Greece result in concentrated, flavorful and potent herbs that are hand farmed and hand packed.They are rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and phyto-nutrients, so there is more benefit than just the taste. (Klio’s teas are actually third party lab tested for antioxidant content.)

Organic greek mountain tea

This video is a short and sweet how-to on the brewing process. You start with a handful of herbs for every 1.5 cups of water.

organic herbal tea

Let it boil for 3-5 minutes.

fresh herbal tea

Turn off the heat and steep for another 5 minutes.

loose leaf tea

I found it easiest to strain the tea right into my French press so I could store it in my fridge.

brew loose leaf tea Klio loose leaf tea

Of course you can make it a cup at a time too, but doing a bigger batch makes the process more efficient.

I loved it with a drizzle of honey!

Organic Loose Leaf Tea

Mazen enjoyed his (after an ice cube cooled it down) in a big boy cup. We did “cheers” and sipped together! I drank the leftovers iced with meals.

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Giveaway

This giveaway is a little different than usual. Klio is offering a 15% coupon for all orders using the code KERF (remember there is free shipping too!) Anyone who leaves a blog comment with your favorite type of tea will be entered to win a Breville One-Touch Tea Maker (worth $250!). It’s the ideal brewing machine for loose leaf tea.

In the meantime, Klio offers free shipping on all orders – thumbs up! And visit them on Facebook here!

And the winner is….lucky #36

Winner

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This post was sponsored by Klio Greek Mountain Tea

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Comments

  2. Mabel @ Ma Bella Vita says

    Im a HUGE fan of tea and this looks super fancy. Im used to regular bagged teas but maybe I’ll give this a try some day.

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  3. Jilly says

    I love Greek Mountain tea – I’ve been drinking it for years! Hey, is there a place to enter the contest without purchasing something? It’s actually against Federal Trade Commission laws to have a giveaway with a purchase requirement – once you require a purchase, it becomes a lottery.

    Cheers!

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  4. Jen says

    Kath, I am pretty sure this giveaway is illegal, and should be called a lottery, since you’re raking people to buy something to be entered. Just wanted to let you know.

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  8. Linda @ thefitty says

    Loose leaf tea is much fresher and authentic than regular dried tea leaves from tea bags. I can tell I’d like it already.

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  12. Tami Jo Eaton says

    I have recently started brewing tea, my favorite is rooiboos and then I add a tablespoon of chia seeds. I drink it in a cup with a straw when it’s cooled and the chia has gelled. The straw helps to stir it around before drinking.

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  13. Erin says

    I love Java tea, it was a kickstarter I supported a while back and I have continued purchasing it (especially through my pregnancy). My fave is the vocalist.

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  16. Neena says

    I, too, love sipping on something warm, especially in the winter when my extremities are always frozen. This sounds delicious and exotic. My favorite tea is actually the Pumpkin Spice Oolong tea from Teavana which is a seasonal tea. I stock up every fall to enjoy it year-round.

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  23. Amy G. says

    I love many types of tea – for the bagged kind, I really like Traditional Medicinals Everyday Detox and also Republic of Tea’s Get Lost.

    My partner ordered some various loose leaf green and black teas a while ago that were lovely. I forgot what they were! He makes it, I just drink it. 🙂

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  29. Mom says

    The tea looks amazing. Love how you compared it to something you would find on a hiking path. Can’t wait to drink some with Maze! My plan is to create a young tea drinker!

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  33. Colleen @ Grow Forage Cook Ferment says

    I love green tea most of all, I buy a blend from Davidson’s organic tea company called Sun, Moon and Stars and it’s wonderful. This Greek tea looks very interesting, would love to try it someday!

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  35. Alison Bland says

    I’m loving peach Yogi detox tea right now. I love a good decaf tea so I can drink it at night when I’m cold. This is a great time of year for hot tea, and iced tea in summer. Love this!

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  49. Joni says

    Thanks for the info – just ordered some of this to try! I looove tea but I’m not a fan of flavored stuff so it’s harder to find good herbal teas to drink in the evenings. My favorite tea is Rooibos!

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  50. Laura says

    I love, love, love chai tea. But I am also crushing on rooibos and sometimes get fancy with coconutty herbals! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  51. Laura @ The Healthy Sooner says

    My favorite is plain old green tea, but I would love to try this Greek variety. Looks delicious!

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  56. Whitney says

    I’ve been trying to drink tea at night to stop myself from needing sweets or eating in front of the TV mindlessly. I like Sleepytime tea as it helps me fall asleep also!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  60. Angie says

    I love tea! Earl Grey when I want some caffeine and Tazo Passion when I need decaf (or want iced) are my favorites. I have been wanting to branch out into loose teas but don’t have the equipment. This would be great!

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  62. Alison says

    Wow! That tea looks amazing. Mazen’s face while drinking the tea made my day! 🙂 My favorite tea is citrus green tea.

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  69. Anna says

    My favorite tea is the blend my parents make – it’s half assam and half earl grey. They always have it with whole milk – they even take their tea and whole milk with them if they’re traveling somewhere that they know only stocks low-fat milk 🙂
    Uncaffeinated tea is the name of the game for me right now, though, because I’m following a hypoallergenic diet with my housemate. So this tea sounds perfect!

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  78. Devon says

    I love yogi’s stress relief tea! I go through boxes throughout the winter so I always stock up when it is on sale! It’s always my go-to!

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  79. Michele says

    I love tea! I drink a pot of jasmine green tea every morning, but now I’m dying to try Greek mountain tea. That tea maker looks amazing!

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  86. carly says

    Ohh I love all kinds of tea, but partial to ones with vanilla in it…earl grey creme, vanilla cinnamon, strawberries and cream!

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  90. Louise says

    I quit drinking coffee! LOVE “Candy Cane” tea from Trader Joe’s. Only problem, it’s only available at Christmas time!!

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  92. trang says

    My fav tea to sip is green tea. I also like to indulge in a smooth chai latte when I’m feeling fancy. 😉 Thank you!

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  99. Lolita says

    I love chamomile tea, and roobois tea. And would love to try this Greek mountain tea.
    Always look forward to reading your blog. Thanks Kath!

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  103. Krissie says

    I’d love to have something like this to make my tea with! I like most all kinds/flavors of tea, but any brand of English Breakfast is my favorite at the moment. Anything but Earl Grey. I hate that!!!

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  105. Tiffany says

    I love tea! My favorites are green tea in the morning (mixed with grapefruit and lemon juice) and chamomile tea at bedtime.

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  110. Andy says

    Oh man, I love chai (hot or cold) and David’s Tea mothers little helper if I am having trouble sleeping. One time I accidentally had it during the day and had to fight not to doze off at my desk!

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  117. Lindsay says

    I love tea and drink multiple cups per day, and I have always used loose leaf tea 🙂 My favourite right now is coco-chai roobois from David’s tea, it’s got coconut in it! Yummy!

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  119. Laura says

    I love Earl Grey and any fruity teas! I wonder how this tea impacts the Mediterranean diet for the better. Maybe some research is in order for me..

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  120. Diane says

    My fav is still English Breakfast but I do love anything with mint. I buy from Mrs. Kelly’s Teas in Minneapolis, MN

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  123. Michelle says

    I’ve got a canister of loose leaf vanilla Chai I’m working my war through that is delish. That kettle is so cool!

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  126. Andrea Johnson says

    i love adagio teas, they have one (appropriately called valentines) that tastes like chocolate covered strawberries.

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  129. Anne Weber-Falk says

    I really like peppermint tea. I enjoy it hot. In the summer I will use a traditional tea for iced tea but then add a couple of mint bags. It’s so refreshing.

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  130. Kayla says

    Aveda has a loose leaf tea that is to die for. I discovered it at my hairdressers and have been hooked ever since! If you ever get a chance to try it…definitely do! 🙂

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  148. Frugal Foodie Frank says

    My absolute favorite tea is from my very own garden! just dry mint and stevia leaves (both from my garden!) and brew in hot water 🙂 so good hot or iced! But my favorite store bought tea is TAZO “Refresh”.

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  157. Donna says

    Jade citrus mint from teavanna mixed with macha tea from living organic! I’m intrigues by this one. I’ll add to my list

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  162. India says

    Currently drinking loose leaf chai and about to make your pancake recipe (it’s our favorite)! I’ve heard amazing things about the Breville machine – fingers crossed. 🙂

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  164. Sara says

    I’m boring, but my favorite tea is Earl Grey. So delicious with a little milk and sugar, especially on these freezing cold days in the Northeast!

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  169. Amie says

    This is my favorite giveaway ever!!! I’m obsessed with tea! My favorite kind (right now) is jasmine, followed closely by any type of Puerh.

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  183. Ilene says

    I LOVE tea!!! It’s so hard to choose my favorite, but it’s a tossup between green tea, earl grey, and matcha green tea!

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  187. April says

    I’ve been hooked on chai tea lately. I’ve been loving Arbor Teas lately …. organic, fair trade and compostable packaging!

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  188. Jen says

    I love all tea, the most important thing to me is that it’s organic! I usually start the day with a cup of earl grey and move onto herbals from there. If I need an extra boost during the day, I’ll have a green tea.

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  195. Amelia @ Eating Made Easy says

    Klio is my favorite!! I’ve been drinking it all winter and believe it’s helped stave off various viruses I’ve been exposed to.

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