Varthemia is like sage. It is made into sweet and spicy tea.
This trip in the Jerusalem mountains focuses on the Sataf Reserve, where the traditional vine varieties of Eretz Israel and figs ripen in late August at the height of summer. And the second place is Ein Mesila - the slopes of the Jerusalem mountains where Rhamnus lycioides grow this season. Again, excellent plants make up a delicious meal at the end and several road stories.