How much caffeine is in Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea?

Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz cup (240 ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea?

Target 100°C (212°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea be extracted?

Extract for 5–8 min using Teapot or Infuser, at a ratio of 3–5g per 250ml water, prepared at Cut Herb / Whole. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea?

Pregnancy: limited safety data; professional guidance is recommended. Allergies: those with Asteraceae family sensitivity should exercise caution. Medication interaction: may affect cytochrome P450 enzymes; discuss with a pharmacist. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Mount Olympus, Thessaly, Greece

Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea

Name: How to Brew Greece Olympian Sideritis Mountain Tea
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 8 oz cup (240 ml)
Cuisine: Mount Olympus, Thessaly, Greece
Ingredients: 3.8 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 240 g filtered water at 100°C; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

A wild Greek mountain herbal tea from Sideritis scardica on Mount Olympus, with a floral, honeyed character and a long history of traditional use for respiratory and digestive support.

Sideritis scardica, known in Greece as Olympus tea or mountain tea, grows wild on the slopes of Mount Olympus and other Greek mountains at altitudes above 1,000 m.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessHigh

acidityLow

bitternessLow

bodyModerate

aromaVery high

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

pronounced aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

clear sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

No distinct note recorded here — the finish reads as moderate rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

moderate body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

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