Greek Wild Orchis Mascula Dried Roots For Sahlep, Salep Powder 100gr / 3.52oz

 

Greek salep powder, made from pure Orchis Mascula roots, carefully ground without admixtures & used as an ingredient for preparing the classic sahlep beverage, a general tonic, nutritious and easily digestible drink.

This powder is valued for its unique texture, aroma, and taste.

It is warming for the winter, but it also has a medicinal effect.

Naturally caffeine-free, making it a popular alternative hot or cold beverage.

Also, perfect pastry ingredient for ice creams, milkshakes, creams, desserts.

The name comes from a Greek ancient folk tradition and the belief that its consumption helped women give birth to male children, which is why it is considered as an aphrodisiac.

 


 

⚠️ Please note that you need a strong resistant grinder machine with stone mills not with knives to make powder because the dried roots are very hard.

There is no way a steady form of the roots.

The overall appearance weight, shape, size, color depending every time were the harvest take place (how dark is the color of the soil, if it is in the forest or in a plain ground etc.)

 



🌿 Key Attributes

 

v  Origin: Greece

v  Expiry Date: 12/2027

v  100% natural product

v  Unprocessed & unrefined

v  Vegetarian & vegan

v  Due to its natural origin and minimal processing, small traces of root fibers may be present.

 


 

🚫 Free From

 

v  Artificial flavors & colors

v  Admixtures

v  Caffeine

v  Preservatives

v  Sugar

v  Additives

v  GMO

v  Gluten

 


 

  Ingredients For The Beverage


v  1 cup water or milk (200 ml)

v  ½ teaspoon pure salep powder (approx. 5gr / 0.17oz)

v  1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste) - Honey may be used instead of sugar

v  2 whole cloves

v  2 small cinnamon sticks

v  A pinch of ginger powder (optional)

v  A pinch of nutmeg powder (optional)

💡 Tip: Instead of water, you may use regular milk or plant-based milk such as soy, rice, or other alternatives, according to preference.

 


 

🍶 Preparation

 

v  In a small pot over medium heat, warm the water or milk together with the cloves, cinnamon sticks, and sugar.

v  Once it begins to boil, reduce to low heat.

v  Add the salep powder gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

v  Continue stirring gently while simmering until the beverage thickens and becomes aromatic.

v  Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves.

v  Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon or nutmeg powder on top before serving, if desired.

💡 Tip: The longer the mixture is gently simmered while stirring, the thicker the beverage becomes.

 

 



🌸 Aroma & Taste

 

Pleasant, floral aroma with a lightly sweet taste and a subtle spicy finish.

Pairs well with cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla.

 


 

📦 Storage

 

Store in a cool and dry place.

 

 

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