Peppermint Tea

A highly aromatic leaf, mint must be the most invigorating of refreshments. “The very smell of it reanimates the spirit,” said the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder back in the first century A.D. We’re inclined to agree with him. An instant pick-you-up, it is deliciously fresh and light and provides important health benefits too.

Peppermint is prepared from the dried leaves of the tree Agonis flexuosai, a cross between water mint and spearmint. It can be found wild throughout Europe and Asia and is now increasingly grown to meet demand in England.

It is widely used in cosmetic products for its cleansing properties. It can help ward off colds by acting as a decongestant. During a bout of flu it can promote perspiration and bring the body temperature down by opening up blood flow to the skin. Peppermint contains menthol and can allay nausea. This remarkable herb has even been proven to be effective in conditions such as colitis.

We particularly recommend drinking Peppermint tea before and after a meal as a natural, delicious and refreshing way to aid digestion. Peppermint is naturally caffeine-free so you can enjoy it at any time of day.