Palestinian Dried Sage, traditionally known as Meramieh, is an aromatic dried herb from Palestine with a distinctive herbal fragrance and a naturally bold, earthy character.
When steeped in hot water, the dried leaves release their characteristic aroma into the cup, creating a warm and deeply aromatic herbal infusion. Meramieh can be enjoyed on its own as a traditional herbal drink or added to black tea to prepare the familiar Palestinian and Levantine tea with sage.
The experience begins with the aroma. As the leaves meet the hot water, their herbal fragrance rises with the steam, followed by a pronounced sage flavor that gives the drink its unmistakable Mediterranean character. When combined with tea, the strength of black tea and the aromatic notes of meramieh come together in a simple but distinctive cup.
Meramieh is deeply familiar in Palestinian and wider Levantine food and drink culture. Preparing tea with aromatic herbs is part of the everyday hospitality of many homes, where a hot pot of tea may accompany breakfast, family gatherings, conversations with guests or a quiet moment during the day.
Its simplicity is part of its character: dried leaves, hot water and time are enough to release an aroma associated with traditional kitchens, family homes and the herbs of the Palestinian landscape.
Enjoy Palestinian Dried Sage as a pure herbal infusion or add it to your favorite tea for a traditional cup of Shai bil Meramieh — Tea with Sage.
Origin: Palestine
Product Type: Dried Herb
Traditional Name: Meramieh
Uses: Herbal Infusion or Tea with Sage
Packaging: Bag
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