Giuseppe Maria Ricchiuto was born in Specchia, in the Province of Lecce, in 1938. Coming from a peasant tradition, he dedicated himself to the cultivation of medicinal herbs that respects the cycles of the seasons, leading him to the founding

Sandemetrio Opificio Erboristico, specialist in the transformation of medicinal plants into high quality semi-finished and finished products, including infusions, teas, herbal teas and food supplements, has confirmed its presence at the international hospitality and catering fair HOST, which will be

Environmental sustainability is a pillar on which the future of the Sandemetrio factory rests. Indeed, all business and investment efforts are projected towards achieving zero impacts. Actions implemented under this commitment include: Exclusive use of organic farming • Adoption of 100% compostable

Choosing a Sandemetrio branded tea, infusion or herbal tea means having a guarantee that behind every sip is the quality of a controlled production chain, through every stage, from plant right through to packaging. This is possible thanks to Sandemetrio’s 5000

Inaugurated in 2008, on occasion of the opening of the Medicinal Plants Study Centre, and managed in partnership with the University of Bari, Sandemetrio’s Botanical Garden hosts over 400 different species of medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as cotton,