Top 10 Herbs
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1. Dittany
Taking its name from the Dikti mountains, this variety of oregano is unique to Crete and has long been credited with restorative powers.
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2. Sage
Sage from the Cretan mountains is a favourite medicinal tisane , and is said to cure fever, chills, sore throats and rheumatism.
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3. Saffron
Deriving from the crocus flower, costly saffron is used sparingly to add colour and flavour to soups and stews.
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4. Thyme
Sweet-scented thyme, with its deep purple flowers, grows wild on Crete’s roadsides and hillsides.
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5. Coriander
Coriander is used fresh as a flavouring and garnish for stews, grills and salads.
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6. Cinnamon
Cretans acquired a taste for spices during the Turkish and Venetian trading eras. Today, cinnamon flavours desserts like rizokalo (rice pudding) and sweet pies.
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7. Cumin
Another exotic import, cumin is essential in the slowly cooked casserole stifado .
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8. Rosemary
Growing in abundance, rosemary is used by Cretans mainly to flavour fish dishes.
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9. Mint
This ubiquitous wild herb scents the air on rural walks and flavours dozens of dishes.
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10. Fennel
Growing profusely in the countryside, this member of the aniseed family is used to flavour ouzo , the national drink.
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