Dried Herbs and Spices from the Garden of Greece.
Herbs were used for the first time in food by the ancient Greeks. Among other food provisions Ancient text mention a number of aromatic herbs and spices. From this time the use of herbs and spices in food has expanded to the rest of the known world, and very soon it became necessary ingredients in food preparation.
Aromatic Greek Herbs & Spices
Cretan Aromatic Dried Herbs: In Greece some of the most important herbs are found growing wild on the mountainsides. We harvest our herbs naturally where they grow in clean air on the mountainside at a height over 400 metres.
They are well-known for their aromatic cooking and healing properties. For example, Camomile, Mountain Tea or Tilio (infusion of lime leaves) Sage and Basil are considered the best in the world.
Greek Traditional Cooking
Most Greek food is quite healthy due to the wide range of herbs used in every dish. The secret to a long life amongst the Greeks is based on the herbs and olive oil in their diet.
Discover for yourself the Tastes of Greece in our online recipe site mybigfatgreekrecipeswhere you can print off your very own recipe card FREE of charge. Learn how to cook with these fantastic herbs and spices every day!
Buy Online Herbs & Spices
Visit our online shop for your own taste of Greece where you can order Knossos Aromatic Dried Herbs and Spices delivered straight to your door.
Supplied by post in sealed cellophane bags ready to refill
your existing spice and herb jars. We have for instance: Oregano, Marjoram, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Camomile, Basil, Mint (two
types) and also Cretan specialist herbs like Oregano Dictamus which only grows
on Crete..