Greeks have been adept herb growers and producers for centuries, dating back to Ancient Greece with native herb producer Theophrastus dubbed the father of botany. Common herbs grown and sold throughout include mint, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary – all used both culinarily and medicinally. Although herbs and spices have played a prominent role in Greek mythology, the delicate, aromatic blends and combinations have remained as popular today. The perfect combination of sweet spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, earthy aniseed flavour of cloves and coriander all blended with fresh, floral herbs and occasionally, a sprinkling of precious saffron threads.