Organic loose-leaf tea blend with Greek mountain tea, nettle & orange – 20 g / 30 g a Greek cold-weather infusion • fresh citrus notes • naturally caffeine-free
This loose-leaf blend combines Greek mountain tea Sideritis, nettle and real dried orange; the flavour is herbal, fresh and naturally citrusy. Geusi Vounou means “taste of the mountains” in Greek. The family business in Vatolakkos, in Greece’s Western Macedonia region, is led by agronomist Vasilis Karapas, who built on his family’s farming background to develop aromatic herbs and pulses.
- ● Sideritis is one of Geusi Vounou’s crops • the producer grows mountain tea within its organic aromatic-herb range
- ● fields at around 600 m above sea level • the farm near Grevena has a public OpenFarm profile
- ● naturally shade-dried • the producer uses this method for aromatic herbs without unnecessary heat
- ● minimal handling before packing • the herbs are kept as close as possible to their natural form
Tonic herbal blend: mountain tea, nettle and dried orange
This herbal blend is ideal for those looking for a natural way to boost their health.
The combination of mountain tea, nettle and dried orange acts as a natural tonic that not only refreshes the body, but also adds mental brightness and well-being.
Thanks to its rejuvenating and antioxidant effects, this blend is a great choice to start the day, especially for athletes or those who need a morning boost of energy.
Try this herbal drink as part of your morning routine, and experience a surge of energy and well-being to help you get through a busy day.
It is ideal for refreshing both mind and body, and thanks to its natural composition, you can drink the tonic every day.
Key properties
- Mountain tea: rich in antioxidants, overall health, in reducing inflammation.
- Nettle: known for its detoxifying properties, it contributes to better blood circulation in the body.
- Dried orange: adds a pleasant citrus flavour and aroma to the mixture, while providing vitamin C and other important nutrients.
Serving tips
- Bring 1 litre of water to the boil.
- Once the water starts to boil, add 5 g of the herbal mixture.
- Allow the mixture to infuse for 8-12 minutes to fully develop the flavour and effects of the herbs.
- Then pour the infusion and serve either hot to warm up or with ice to refresh, depending on your preference. The mixture can also be stored in the refrigerator and served chilled.
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Attention
- May contain traces of sesame, cinnamon, mustard seeds, celery, nuts and barley.
- Store in a dry and shady place.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Herbal Tea |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 5214002734398 |
| Net weight: | 20 g / 30 g |
| Form: | loose-leaf herbal tea blend |
| Ingredients: | Greek mountain tea Sideritis, nettle, dried orange |
| Country of origin: | Greece |
| Region of origin: | Vatolakkos near Grevena, Western Macedonia |
| Drying method: | naturally shade-dried |
| Taste and aroma: | herbal, fresh, citrusy |
| Uses: | hot or chilled infusion |
| Producer: | Geusi Vounou, Vatolakkos, Grevena, Greece |
| Suitable for: | Vegan |
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Geusi Vounou – “taste of the mountains” from Grevena, Greece
Geusi Vounou (Greek: Γεύση Βουνού, literally “taste of the mountains”) is a family agricultural business from Vatolakkos near Grevena in northern Greece. The brand is run by Vasilis Karapas, an agronomist from a farming family who planted his first oregano on family land in 2014 while still studying. He later added Greek mountain tea, thyme, sage, saffron, lemon balm, other aromatic plants and pulses.
His grandmother Magdalini was an important influence, teaching the family how to work with local herbs and emphasising the value of traditional plant material. What began as a small student project developed into an agricultural brand combining Greek farming and culinary traditions with modern processing control, packing and export.
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Not an anonymous brand. A real farm in Western Macedonia.
- Fields near Vatolakkos at approximately 600 m above sea level – not 680 m, as our website previously stated incorrectly.
- A family farming tradition – Vasilis grew up working in the fields and built on the experience of previous generations.
- Farm-grown herbs are naturally shade-dried to avoid unnecessary loss of aroma during drying.
- Herbs and pulses form the core of the farm’s own production. We use organic claims only for products that are individually certified; the brand’s wider range is not automatically organic.
Greek agricultural press reported in 2023 that the family farm covered approximately 50 hectares, including around 20 hectares of pulses and about 14 hectares of aromatic plants. Cereals used in crop rotation also remained part of the farming system. For the pulses and aromatic crops, the source reported certified organic cultivation.
Why Greek herbs are more than “just another oregano”
With Geusi Vounou, the main difference is not decorative packaging but provenance and the way the raw material is handled. Vasilis describes manual work from planting and weeding through harvesting, drying and packing. With aromatic plants, the aim is to preserve the character of the whole plant with as little processing as possible before packing.
For customers outside Greece, it is also useful to understand what individual Greek ingredients actually are and how they are used. A literal translation of the name is not always enough. Greek mountain tea, dittany, trahanas, kritharaki, hilopitaki and petoura are not marketing terms; they are specific traditional herbs, foods or types of pasta with their own uses.
From herbs and pulses to the wider Greek pantry
Today’s Geusi Vounou range is broader than the farm’s original production. At PraveBio.cz we therefore distinguish between two parts of the assortment:
- The farm-grown core: oregano, thyme, sage, lemon balm, Greek mountain tea, saffron, other herbs and pulses.
- The wider Greek range: traditional pasta, honey, mushrooms and truffle products, flavoured olive oils and other regional foods.
For each product we therefore check origin, ingredients, organic certification, the traditional name and the correct way to use it. The aim is not to sell customers “something Greek” without context, but to explain what makes each ingredient different, how to prepare it and why it has a place in Greek cooking.
Vasilis Karapas: from the first oregano crop to an export brand
Vasilis Karapas was born in Grevena in 1994 and studied agricultural development and farm business management in Thessaloniki. He has worked professionally in agricultural production and packing since 2014. Oregano was the first crop, followed by other aromatic plants and pulses.
Greek media reported in 2024 that more than 70% of production was exported. Exports began in Germany in 2018 and later expanded to other European countries, including the Czech Republic. Geusi Vounou was not created as a souvenir brand for tourists; it grew out of a working agricultural business and now sells its products across several markets.
Geusi Vounou at PraveBio.cz
PraveBio distributes Geusi Vounou in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. As with Ceylon Kokonati, we explain the differences between individual products, their Greek names, how they are used in the kitchen and the genuine USPs of each ingredient. Organic claims are used only where they apply to the specific certified product.
