Highest Grade 100 P.
Yoshi En has recently grown out of Sunday Natural to become an independent premium tea store. As part of this transition, some products may still be shipped in Sunday Natural packaging.
| Character | Robust, natural flavour; notes of lime and forest berry; finely acidic; nutty; alkaline mineral; calming |
| Ingredients | 100% St. John's Wort Stems, Leaves, and Flowers |
| Origin | Traditional family-owned business at Mt. Olympus, in the heart of Greece's most famous terroir for mountain teas and herbs. |
| Terroir | Mt. Olympus, Greece |
| Harvest | Harvested by hand (June 2020) |
| Cultivar | Hypericum perforatum |
| Drying | Naturally, gently air-dried in the shade |
| Elevation | 1,100m above sea level |
| Organic Cert. | Wild-grown, therefore not organic certified |
| Packaging | 100% biodegradable and compostable (starch, cellulose, paper). |
| Grade | 100/100 p. (herbal tea category); Highest Grade |
The tea originates from the wild mountain meadows of Mount Olymp, the most famous terroir for herbal- and mountain teas in Greece. It is produced by a regional, family-run organic enterprise that has specialised in the cultivation of Greek mountain teas for multiple generations.
This high-grade St. John's wort comes from Mount Olympus, famous as the home of the gods of Greek mythology. It is cultivated directly on mountain slope meadows, using knowledge that has been passed down through generations of farmers. The tea has a robust natural, mineral flavour that is balanced out with a subtly nutty undertone and fresh notes of lime and forest berries. The flavour is overall soft and possesses a calming power.
Herbal teas have been one of the most important applications of traditional herbalism for hundreds of years. Hot water helps release the valuable ingredients so that they can be easily absorbed by the body. Each herb represents a unique complex of active ingredients, sometimes combining hundreds of individual compounds. We select only the highest quality herbs from the best terroirs around the world, either from certified organic cultivation or wildcrafting. Our farms are often small, passionate family-run businesses with a long history of cultivating and processing the highest quality herbs and wild plants.
Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.
Our St. John's wort tea is wild-grown and harvested by farmers around Mt. Olympus, the most famous mountainous region for herbal tea in Greece. The trees grow at an elevation of 1,100m. The tea farm we source from is family-owned, and has generations' worth of knowledge of local herbs.
1-2g tea per 250ml boiling water. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Drink one cup in the morning and one in the evening.
High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.
The ideal teapot for St. John's wort tea is a large glass or porcelain teapot with a strainer.
Ideally store in an airtight, double-coated metal tin.
We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.
