Kiki says, “Cretan sage? I’ll be the judge of that. I used to pick it and drink it when I lived there.” sips “Yup, that’s Cretan sage. That’s really good.”
I’m really impressed with these leaves. They’re stout with a short, dense fur. The taste is very different from typical, or culinary sage. It is soft and sweet as opposed to sharp. The aroma is like incense. As Martin said, very potent. One level teaspoon of lightly broken leaf in a mug is plenty for a few infusions. Delicious. Thank you White Antlers! :)
Flavors: Broth, Incense, Menthol, Sage, Soft, Sweet
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Yep, that’s why I took 3 pinches, as one seemed too little for me. Not really!
My pleasure, derk. Good to know that you and Kiki enjoyed it. I trust Katelyn at Mermade Magical implicity when it comes to good incense and high quality herbs. You and Kiki might enjoy this one from her,too. https://mermadearts.com/p/herbs/karteraki-the-herbs-of-crete-1576531422
If the sage is indicative of the quality of her other herbs, your recommendation is noted!
Do you think the Cretan rockrose you sent would work in a warmer?
I bet it would. The only botanical of Katelyn’s that I ever made into tea was her dried blue lotus flowers. Everything else I use in my electric warmer.
derk Here is her copy on it-For Labdanum Lovers….
This Cistus is well known historically as a fragrant and healing herb. It comes directly from the growers on Crete. This herb has been mixed with a lovely Labdanum Absolute to make it an incense all on it own.
I have found it to be a perfect incense base, with soft balsamic herbal notes on the heater that aromatically supports other herbs and resin. It is also lovely heated all by itself. Cistus, or Rockrose, is the species of plant that Labdanum comes from and the scent of the resinoid comes through on the leafy herb.
It is ground to a coarse powder and ready to use in blends.
Cistus incanus or Pink Rockrose is a rich source of beneficial bioactive compounds such as rutin, gallic acid, bioflavonoids, proanthocyanidins and polyphenols. It is a well-known as a herbal medicinal remedy that has remained popular over thousands of years.
Yep, that’s why I took 3 pinches, as one seemed too little for me. Not really!
My pleasure, derk. Good to know that you and Kiki enjoyed it. I trust Katelyn at Mermade Magical implicity when it comes to good incense and high quality herbs. You and Kiki might enjoy this one from her,too. https://mermadearts.com/p/herbs/karteraki-the-herbs-of-crete-1576531422
If the sage is indicative of the quality of her other herbs, your recommendation is noted!
Do you think the Cretan rockrose you sent would work in a warmer?
I bet it would. The only botanical of Katelyn’s that I ever made into tea was her dried blue lotus flowers. Everything else I use in my electric warmer.
derk Here is her copy on it-For Labdanum Lovers….
This Cistus is well known historically as a fragrant and healing herb. It comes directly from the growers on Crete. This herb has been mixed with a lovely Labdanum Absolute to make it an incense all on it own.
I have found it to be a perfect incense base, with soft balsamic herbal notes on the heater that aromatically supports other herbs and resin. It is also lovely heated all by itself. Cistus, or Rockrose, is the species of plant that Labdanum comes from and the scent of the resinoid comes through on the leafy herb.
It is ground to a coarse powder and ready to use in blends.
Cistus incanus or Pink Rockrose is a rich source of beneficial bioactive compounds such as rutin, gallic acid, bioflavonoids, proanthocyanidins and polyphenols. It is a well-known as a herbal medicinal remedy that has remained popular over thousands of years.