Description
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a classic Mediterranean herb that has been used for centuries in both cooking and herbal traditions. The grey-green leaves have a powerful, herbaceous flavour with warm, peppery notes and a subtle bitterness.
The plant belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and grows as a low subshrub with grey-green, felt-like leaves and purple-blue flowers that appear in summer. In southern regions, sage has been cultivated in monastery gardens and herb gardens since ancient times.
The name Salvia comes from the Latin salvare, which means 'to save' or 'to make healthy' — a reference to the centuries-old appreciation of this versatile herb. In herbal culture, sage is often associated with purity, strength and clarity.
As an herbal tea, sage has a distinctive character: aromatic, full-bodied and warming. The herb combines well with thyme, lemon balm or mint and can be drunk on its own or in blends.
