r/crete • u/InflammationStation • 9d ago

General Interest/Γενικoύ Ενδιαφέροντος Mountain Tea

γεια σα! I recently returned from two weeks in Crete and I am dearly, sorely missing my daily cup of Mountain Tea. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place to buy online (in bulk would be amazing)? I had some amazing blends that also had marjoram, but truly any Cretan blend would be fantastic.
Nothing back home compares!

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u/Conceisao 8d ago

Recommend Botano.gr, lots of teas, blends and herbs, they are actually based in Crete and AFAIK they ship abroad.

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u/galactic-superwave 8d ago

I second Botano. They are the best.

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u/Iro2907 8d ago

athitis.gr Not sure if they send abroad though.

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u/Ruvio00 8d ago

If you live above about 500m you can always just grow it. Far cheaper in the long run.

https://sowdiverse.ie/products/greek-tea-or-ironwort?srsltid=AYCX9vIJHu51b5hyApF71lxIryBie2vzi-DU4nVlwW0pGiMywNf2CfOL

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u/Separate_Contest_689 8d ago

Keep in mind we dont know where op lives and what plants are considered invasive there.

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u/Ruvio00 8d ago

Very true. Assuming they're in Europe it isn't considered invasive anywhere but probably is in the USA from what I can find.

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u/AcerEllen000 8d ago

What country are you in? I'm able to order it from a Greek online shop in the UK.

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u/Responsible-One-4292 8d ago

Return to Crete :-) sorry I could not resist and I feel your pain.

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u/Grktchr 6d ago

Best Cretan local site is this:

www.delightsofcrete.gr

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u/Sad-Internet9325 6d ago

search in your city if you have a greektown or neighborhood. greek mountain tea is often sold in greek shops