INFUSIONS AND TEAS

Pope Moon Herbal Tea

The Tisana of Pope Luna is a medieval medicinal recipe originating from ancient Mediterranean pharmacological tradition. The original formula corresponds to a preparation of medicinal herbs popularized by Pope Benedict XIII from his papal seat in Peñíscola, during his stay between 1411 and 1423.


It's no wonder that Benedict XIII, known as Pope Luna, suffered from stress, headaches, and stomach ailments, and resorted to the herbal tea that bears his name to alleviate his discomfort. The situation of the Catholic Church during his papacy was certainly no less dire. Deeply divided, Pope Luna was the undisputed protagonist of the Western Schism and had to confront all the powerful vested interests in Europe.


The medicinal brew is considered a classic and traditional Valencian remedy, which was prescribed during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries as a proven remedy to prevent flatulence, headaches, stressful tension, and kidney ailments.


The recipe for Papa Luna's Tisana comprises different seeds in exact proportions: coriander, anise, fennel, caraway and cumin seeds, licorice and dittany roots and cinnamon; all components that can be found in the local environment of Peñiscola and in the nearby Serra d'Irta.


Cafés Bo has restored it so that it can be enjoyed again in all its splendor.

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