H-GR-057

Sage

φασκόμηλο

Dried leaf tisane, from Aegean, Greece.

Herbal tisanes

Sage is strongest on aroma intensity, finish length and vegetal. Typical tasting words: herbaceous, camphor, cooling menthol, dry wood. Greek sage was documented by ancient botanists including Theophrastus and Dioscorides for medicinal infusions. A traditional everyday herbal beverage across Greek island communities, commonly sweetened with wild thyme honey.

Also known as Greek Sage, Faskomilo and Salvia Tisane.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness1bitterness3astringency3umami0brightness2body3smoothness2aroma intensity5finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral0fruity0vegetal4marine0nutty0toasty0malty0honey0spicy3woody3earthy2smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit0tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Aegean, Greece
Plant: Salvia fruticosa leaves
Harvest: Late spring to mid-summer
Elevation: low
Oxidation: to %
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: broken
Price band: affordable
Availability: fairly common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: none

Made by: harvesting, then sorting, then shade drying.

Caffeine

Sage is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	2.5 g	95 to 100 °C	5 min, 7 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	2.5 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
evening
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Pairs with cheese and poultry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.