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.
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.
And rather than simply steeping in hot water, you actually boil Greek Mountain Tea to extract the perfect amount of flavor and antioxidants.
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.)
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.
Let it boil for 3-5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and steep for another 5 minutes.
I found it easiest to strain the tea right into my French press so I could store it in my fridge.
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!
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.
This post was sponsored by Klio Greek Mountain Tea
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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.
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!
KathEats says
Changed it to just entering a blog comment! Thanks!
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.
KathEats says
Thanks I changed the rules to just leaving a blog comment.
cel says
but what does the tea taste like? earthy? sweet?
Marsha says
Slightly earthy but not overwhelming. I really like ii.
CATHY says
Kath I love green tea. Definitely ordering this!! Mazen is adorable.
Annie P says
Chia is my favorite!
Annie P says
I meant Chai. Haha
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.
Hannah @ eat, drink and save money says
So cool! I can’t wait to try some. I’m always in need of new decaf teas!
Paige c says
Lately I have Been loving peppermint green tea
Heather says
Hard to pick a favorite but if I have to it has to be Chai tea !
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.
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.
Katy says
Iced green with lots of lemon. Refreshing and delicious!
Laura Murphy says
This tea looks amazing! My favourite is jasmine green tea from a little loose leaf shop in my town. 🙂
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.
Patty says
I love Jasmine Dragon from Teavana!!
Kathryn says
I love a citrus green tea! I’m surprised Mazen likes tea!!
Kim says
I love any green tea and would like to try brewing it this way. Sounds very flavorable.
Lauryn says
I love peppermint tea! So refreshing iced, especially here in South Florida!
Claire says
I’m not much of a tea drinker, but my husband is. He loves teas with echinacea.
Christina says
My favorites are Earl Grey and Jasmine Green. This tea looks interesting!
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. 🙂
Dana says
I love chai. I never had loose leaf tea before, but I would like to try this sometime.
Jen says
I love green, mint and chai!
Rachel says
Huge fan of Harney and Sons Anniversary Blend! It would be great in the tea maker!
Christine says
I love licorice tea!
Daniela C. says
I love chai
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!
melissa says
i will be ordering some for my husband!!!! this might be a v-day gift!
Caroline says
Green tea with mint is my favorite!
Kelsey says
My favorite tea is this chai from Two Leaves and a Bud. It’s not caffeine free, but it is delicious!
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!
beriah says
I love all types of tea! Right now Earl Grey is my favorite.
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!
Brittany says
Lately Ive been drinking peppermint and sleepy time tea. My favorites are always changing.
Lara says
I LOVE flavored black teas…and oolong!
Sally says
I love peppermint tea!
Holly Brown says
I’m a chamomile fan. I found a honey-chamomile blend recently that is great!
Kate says
I love tea! I will be ordering some to get through this cold weather!!
Mimi says
I LOVE earl grey tea. And mint tea. And herbal blends. Actually, all kinds of tea! Definitely going to try this!
Tracy says
Zhena’s Coconut Chai!
Jenny says
I like peppermint tea!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
This looks delicious! I love a good cup of tea!
Renee says
Would love to win this!
Amy says
I love English breakfast tea!
Jessica Mumford says
peppermint green!
Lacey says
Chai tea is my favorite, but I enjoy Sleepytime tea with my daughter in the evenings 🙂
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!
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!
Laura @ The Healthy Sooner says
My favorite is plain old green tea, but I would love to try this Greek variety. Looks delicious!
kate says
I love Jasmine tea!
Stacy says
I love black tea in the morning!
Jackie says
I love earl grey! I think Greek mountain tea sounds like a great decaf option 🙂
sonal says
I like black tea and chai latte to keep warm during the cold winters.
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!
Dana S says
I love steeping fresh mint leaves in water, then squeezing lemon and a drip of honey. mmm
Marissa says
i love earl gray tea
Sara says
Peppermint green tea is my favorite
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!
Katie C. says
Green tea and chai are my favorites!
Alison says
Wow! That tea looks amazing. Mazen’s face while drinking the tea made my day! 🙂 My favorite tea is citrus green tea.
Carly says
I love all tea. My favorite are probably green tea and oolong.
Jema says
My favorite tea at the moment is Zhena’s gypsy tea – Caramel Chai 🙂
Roisin says
English breakfast or rooibos!
Tabitha T. says
Love teas….would love to try something new.
Jamie says
Peppermint green tea from Stash.
Lacacia says
I love Yogi Vanilla Spice! I would love to try some loose leafs teas!
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!
Hannah says
Earl grey or Chai tea
Betsy says
Peppermint tea is my favorite!
Tera says
Mint green tea!
Margaret says
I love DavidsTea, especially any flavour with coconut, almonds, or chocolate!
Amanda K says
I love herbal ginger tea!
Kristabel says
I love jasmine tea!
Amy says
I love Teavanan gingerbread tea!
wendie says
This tea looks great, as do the other teas they’ll be selling soon!
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!
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!
Betsy says
I like green teas and especially mint, chai and jasmine!
Marie says
I love english breakfast tea or any black tea!
Jill says
This tea looks great! My favorite teas are lemon ginger and earl grey.
Runak says
Camomile Tea is my favorite.
Rebecca says
I love any kind of green tea! It helps me to stay alert throughout the day.
Kim says
I’m a big fan of Teavana’s Marshmallow Macaron tea right now or David’s Tea’s Hibiscus Punch!
KathEats says
Marshmallow! !
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!
Ann Duncan says
Sounds yummy! I love Chai Tea!!
Jennifer says
I really like a good white blueberry tea! Especially iced. 🙂
Jenn says
I love Chai tea! The spices make my tummy warm:)
Louise says
I quit drinking coffee! LOVE “Candy Cane” tea from Trader Joe’s. Only problem, it’s only available at Christmas time!!
Amy says
I love ginger snap tea-I hoard it in my pantry!
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!
Renee F says
I like a cup of green tea anytime. In the summer I enjoyed it iced with a dash of mango syrup!
Sarah says
Sugar cookie sleigh ride or anything cinnamon!!!!!
Chelsea says
we’re huge tea drinkers, but I’d probably say passionfruit tea!
Dani says
Lavender citrus sage tea from Teavanna is to die for!!!
cynthia says
I love so many different kinds. My latest fave is teachino and tulsi.
Ake says
My usual tea is a cheap sensha, but right now I’m enjoying a new coconut black tea from a local shop.
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!
laura t. says
i love mint teas! peppermint, spearmint, etc.
Jamie says
i drink a lot of yogi tea! but would LOVE to try this one
Sara says
I love all flavors teavana teas. decaf helps me wind down at the end of the day and sleep well too.
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!!!
Anu says
I love chai tea!
Tiffany says
I love tea! My favorites are green tea in the morning (mixed with grapefruit and lemon juice) and chamomile tea at bedtime.
melanie says
my favorite tea is roobois!
Alexa says
i dont think i could ever pick one fav tea, but David’s Tea alpine punch is definitely one of the best!
Jennifer says
Darjeeling tea with wildflower honey and a clementine slice 🙂
ClaireRose says
I love jasmine tea 😀
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!
Evelyn says
Green Jasmine tea has a restorative effect on me.
Leah Finn says
I love all tea hot or cold but I love teavanna’s peach & blueberry the most :0)
Healthy Food says
Green tea with mint is the best… like it so much
Jenn D. says
I love Earl Grey and Jasmine Green Tea.
cecile says
Black tea with orange flavours !
Sue C says
Jasmine green or ginger peach green. Yummmmm.
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!
leah says
Decaf black
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..
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
Mandy says
I love it all 🙂
Kim says
Green tea is my go to. Chai a close second.
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!
Caroline says
English Breakfast Tea with honey!
Erica says
I love any kind of green tea but citrus green has been favorite recently!
Andrea Johnson says
i love adagio teas, they have one (appropriately called valentines) that tastes like chocolate covered strawberries.
Emily says
My favorite type is either peach or peppermint.
tam says
I work at a tea house 🙂 My current favorite green tea is gunpowder and favorite herbal tea is tulsi.
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.
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! 🙂
Maureen says
I love fresh peppermint tea. Especially iced during the summer months!
raina a. says
chocolate mint black tea…
Lexi says
I’m an herbal tea girl- chamomile or peppermint keep me happy!
Kate says
I love the spicy Chai tea from Trader Joes. I would love try loose teas!
Meagan says
Darjeeling. I also like Tazo’s Apricot Vanilla Creme a lot.
Laura says
Right now my favorite is Ginger Yogi tea. It is nice and spicy!
Jami says
Mint tea!
Nina says
Peppermint tea after dinner is my favorite!
Bethany says
Favorite tea as of late is Hazelnut!
Lena says
I’m a big herbal tea fan! My current favorite I collected this summer: red cover blossoms and alfalfa greens. Yum!
Molly says
Chamomile tea before bed!
Maurin Scheetz says
I love Sencha green tea…especially the most authentic brands.
Katie M says
I enjoy rooiboos teas.
Emily says
Good ol’ southern sweet tea is my fave! Made with sugar 🙂
Ashley K says
I have just been getting into loose leaf tea and love this giveaway!
Would love to have an easier way to brew it!
theresa says
Earl Grey OR Tazo Green Ginger (feels like I’m at a spa every time I drink it!)
Emily says
I love green tea! I’m also a marketer’s dream and love all seasonal teas: cinnamon, pumpkin, apple, etc.
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”.
Jodi@prairiekuchen says
Would love this! I’ve been warming up with tea all winter!
Tazneen says
PG TIPS..with some milk and sugar
Rebecca says
I drink jasmine green tea in the morning and chai rooibos at night
Karen says
Rooibos is my favorite right now.
sandra says
My favorite tea is harney and sons tropical green tea. It tastes like pineapple!
Kelly says
I love all tea!!! My current favorite is jasmine green tea 🙂
Rachel says
I drink Eden Food’s Sencha green tea every day! If you haven’t tried it…you definitely should!
Amanda H. says
My favorite is classic green tea!
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
Kailey says
I love loose leaf earl grey!
Eva says
i love chai tea !!
Rosie says
there’s a coffee shop in town here in Boulder that has a tea called Cactus Nectar that I absolutely LOVE!
Candice says
I love English breakfast tea!
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. 🙂
Susan says
I love the green tea my dad brought me from Korea. Couldn’t read the name: )
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!
Cindy Childers says
Mint or Green Tea 🙂
Alana says
I drink English Breakfast tea every morning. Excited to try the Greek Mountain tea too!
Nicole says
I love mint tea with a little steamed milk!
Lauren says
My favorite is orange cinnamon spice tea from a local tea shop.
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.
Sarah says
I love English Breakfast tea or Chai!
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Katie says
Sugar cookie sleigh ride is my all time favorite tea:)
Michelle says
My favourite tea is Toasted Walnut from David’s Tea. It’s great for the winter time!
tanya says
oolong.
Tracy says
I love pumpkin spice and chai tea!
Carla says
The Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice is always my hands-down go-to herbal tea!
val says
i really like Mighty Leaf’s Tropical Green. Makes the whole room smell great:)
Caroline says
I like a classic oolong.
Erin M. says
I love Harney and Sons Hot cinnamon spice tea!
Poly says
Straight: Sencha green
Flavored: Peach black
debby says
Chai tea-but would love to try the greek mountain tea in the tea maker that is going to be given away.
Robin says
I love all kinds of tea, but chai is definitely my favorite!
Sophia says
I love chai for a kick in the morning. I checked out the Klio page and the lemon verbena looks intriguing.
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!
Aubrey says
Honey Vanilla Camomile is one of my faves!
Wendy says
Green tea is my favorite! Genmaicha is amazing!
Joy says
Chai tea is my all time favorite
April says
I’ve been hooked on chai tea lately. I’ve been loving Arbor Teas lately …. organic, fair trade and compostable packaging!
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.
DD says
Trader Joes Red Rooibos Chai…caffeine free chai!
Nana Phyllis says
Earl Grey!
Jennifer says
Jasmine Green!
Courtney says
Earl grey! But I love trying new teas, especially herbals to drink in the afternoon/evening
Ann says
Assam tea with milk is one of my favorites!
Allison says
Chai tea with coconut milk.
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.