INFUSIONS AND TEAS
Papa Luna Herbal Tea
The Tisana del Papa Luna is a medieval medicinal recipe that emerged from the 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 is not surprising 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 mandate was no less so. With absolute division, Pope Luna was the undisputed protagonist of the Western Schism and had to confront all the de facto powers of Europe.
The medicinal concoction is considered a classic and traditional Valencian remedy, which was prescribed during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries as a proven effective remedy to prevent flatulence, headaches, stressful tensions, and kidney ailments.
The recipe for Papa Luna's Tisana includes different seeds in exact proportions: coriander, anise, fennel, caraway and cumin seeds, liquorice and dittany roots and cinnamon; all components that can be found in the local area of Peñiscola and in the nearby Serra d'Irta.
Cafés Bo has restored it so that it can once again be enjoyed in all its splendor.
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