{"product_id":"alard-palestinian-dried-sage-maramia-100g","title":"Al'Ard Palestinian Dried Sage (Maramia) 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAl’Ard Palestinian Dried Sage (Meramieh)\u003c\/strong\u003e is 100% dried sage leaves from the hills of Palestine – hand-harvested, sun-dried and sifted so the pouch is mostly whole, aromatic leaves. Al’Ard describes Palestinian sage as the Mediterranean \u003cem\u003eSalvia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e variety, with a smoother, less bitter flavour and a herbal-sweet, pine-like aroma compared with common garden sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteep a few leaves in hot water for traditional Palestinian sage tea, or add a leaf or two to a pot of black tea (shay bil maramiya). It also flavours stews, soups and broths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResealable pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAl’Ard – sold individually, Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to make sage tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSage tea\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pour about 250ml of just-boiled water over 3–5 leaves. Leave for 3–5 minutes, then strain. Sweeten with sugar or honey if you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add 2–3 leaves to the teapot or cup while your black tea brews – the classic Palestinian way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add a leaf or two to stews, soups and broths while they simmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is meramieh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arabic name for sage (also written maramia or maramiya). In Palestine it is a favourite added to tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it whole leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMostly whole dried leaves, sifted to cut down on stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few leaves per cup is plenty – dried sage is very aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as garden sage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAl’Ard says Palestinian sage is the Mediterranean \u003cem\u003eSalvia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e variety, which is smoother and less bitter than common garden sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best before date?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al'Ard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64110827012426,"sku":"237134733947","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_407dcb35-bf9d-42e9-b446-f041810b1b13.jpg?v=1793049488","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/alard-palestinian-dried-sage-maramia-100g","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}