In the charming village of Patima near Lake Kournas, Crete, lives Mama Pelagia Aleksakis. For generations, her family has thrived on the land, cultivating a deep understanding of the earth's bounty and its seasonal rhythms. Mama Pelagia herself has spent countless hours exploring the fields and groves, honing her knowledge of local plants and their unique properties. Her talent for gathering herbs and teas, even the rarest ones, has become legendary.