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On a small, secluded Greek island called Ikaria, inhabitants are reaching advanced ages with enviable health, as if having discovered the fabled fountain of youth. Ikarians live about 8 years longer than average with extremely low rates of dementia and depression. This remote blue zone has secured a place amongst the top longevity hotspots of the world. Scientists have studied their lifestyles searching for the magic formula behind such exceptional longevity. One integral ingredient they found is Ikaria’s beloved wild mountain tea - the locals like to call it “Ikaria juice”.

For centuries, the people of Ikaria have started their day with a stimulating cup of mountain tea made from foraged herbs growing abundantly on their rocky terrain. While the island has gained recent fame as a modern day paradise for long and healthy living, drinking herbal infusions for vitality has been an intrinsic part of Ikarian culture since ancient times. The basis of their medicinal tea is sideritis, commonly known as ironwort or Shepherd's Tea. It grows wild all over Grecian mountains and holds a special spot in Ikarian ecology and identity. Boasting high flavonoid content and antioxidant activity, sideritis delivers distinct health benefits that potentially explain why Ikarians live so well for so long:

Anti-inflammatory Effects - Inflammation underlying chronic diseases is practically non-existent in Ikarians, likely aided by regular sideritis consumption.

Cognitive Function - Bioactive compounds in sideritis improve cerebral blood flow and prevent neurodegenerative decline.

Gut & Immunity Boost - Herbal remedies like mountain tea support gastrointestinal health and immune resilience - key pillars of healthy aging.

Stress Relief - Daily intake has a cortisol-lowering effect, moderating stress hormones tied to shorter lifespans.

Free Radical Protection - As an antioxidant-rich beverage, Ikaria tea mitigates oxidative damage driving aging.

Though the locals have different versions, most Ikarian kitchens have the trusted mountain tea made from foraged sideritis. To stitch your own little Blue Zone haven, here’s how to make the longevity-boosting Ikaria Juice at home:

Ingredients -

2 tbsp dried Greek mountain tea
4 cups water
Honey (if needed)
Directions -

Boil water and add sideritis leaves
Steep for 5-7 minutes
Strain and mix in honey if desired
Savour this Greek secret to longevity just as the vibrant nonagenarians and centenarians have for eons on Ikaria's blue terrain!

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