The word oregano derives from the Greek words oros (mountain) and ganos (bright) literally translating as "the one that brightens the mountains”.

A precious condiment of ancient civilizations saffron has remained among the world’s most costly substances throughout history.

Interwoven with Greece’s history since antiquity mountain tea was considered the beverage of the Gods

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Anasa Zois

Who isn’t left awestruck when thinking about the history of ancient herbs and spices? All those plants exist since the beginning of time, offering their beneficial properties to those that incorporate them into their lives.

Anasa Zois is the “love child” of Penelope with nature, an affair of respect and admiration and an idea which was in the works for 3 years. Through the products of Anasa Zois and with meticulous attention to quality, Penelope aspires to help people discover the power of Greek herbs and spices, to introduce them into their daily life but also to improve their routine and by extension, their health. Give them a try and let the aromas and flavours take you back in time while taking advantage of the multiple benefits that they provide to the human body since the dawn of history.

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oregano from Kozani

The word oregano derives from the Greek words oros (meaning “mountain”) and ganos (meaning “bright”). It was therefore considered as the plant that brightens the mountains.

Greek mountain tea

Sideritis can be harmoniously paired with verbena, mint and citrus zest (such as lemon orange and it can be enjoyed with honey and/or cinnamon. In any case, it is a matter of individual preferences!

Note that Sideritis is not only used as a beverage but it offers its distinctive smell to cosmetics and perfumes while some daring chefs experiment by including it in their dishes, thus, adding to the value of the herb.

greek saffron

Its unique flavour and colour are the main reasons why you should add Greek saffron to your cooking, such as rice, pasta, poultry, as well as bread, cake or cookie dough. Its iodine-like aroma also plays remarkably well with a variety of fish and seafood dishes.

In order to witness its bright yellow colour in all its glory, you should avoid adding other ingredients with vivid colours, such as tomato or spinach.

You may add the saffron during cooking or during serving.

An important preparation step before using saffron is to soak the threads in a cup of water 1 hour before cooking; then, you may add it with or without the water. 10-12 threads should be enough for every cup of water.

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