Moroccan Spearmint
Caffeine Free Herbal Tea
Brewing: 1 tsp per cup ~ 100 °C ~ 3-7 mins
Region: Washington State.
Altitude: 900 - 1500 feet above sea level.
Grade: 1st grade, autumn harvest, cut and sifted.
Manufacture Type: Traditional process, Small batch crafted, air and sun dried, pasteurised.
Cup Characteristics: A pungent cool fresh taste that takes your breath away.
Ingredients: Spearmint leaves.
Caffeine: None - Caffeine-free herb.
In an early Greek myth, Persephone, the queen of the underworld, became angry at her husbands wandering eye, especially when Hades noticed a young nymph names Minthe. One day, in a fit of jealousy, she turned the lovely woman into mint. Armed with this story, Hippocrates warned men to use mint cautiously.
Spearmint, mentha spicata, also known as garden mint, balm mint or Notre-Dame mint, is one of the most well known and commonly found varieties. Its narrow leaves are deep green and its flowers are grouped together in pointed spearhead formation. Spearmint is highly appreciated for its digestive properties and its ability to relieve nausea especially due to motion sickness. Quite often it is also used to find relief from headaches and tension. Inhaling the steam from a double strength infusion will help relieve nasal congestion. Mint tea can also be used in compresses to soothe itching and inflammation. In the olden days, some doctors claimed mint was an effective aphrodisiac. In the book 'The Taste of Morocco', Robert Carrier notes that mint tea is used to cure insomnia, calm the nerves, sharpen the senses and wake up those who are drowsing. As with any herb, if you begin taking it for medicinal reasons, you should do so in tandem with a doctors consultation.
Mint is lovely when blended with lime, but also works marvellously with balm, green anise, vervain, orange blossom and liquorice. Mint is a traditional drink in North Africa and the Middle East and is always served to welcome friends, family or visitors from afar. It is very often prepared using green tea - generally gunpowder tea.
Iced Tea Brewing Method
Make as for hot, but add extra tea (doubling the amount is the standard suggestion, but add extra for a stronger flavour) - when the tea has cooled a little pour over ice. It is important to make it a little stronger as the ice will water it down.
Alternatively, you can place the tea in a jug and add cold water. Leave to infuse for a few hours (or overnight in the fridge) strain and enjoy. Cold brewing will give a smoother taste.
Place 2 or 3 tsp. of green gunpowder or black tea into a teapot and add boiling water. Allow tea to steep for 3 minutes. Add a small handful of spearmint and let stand for 1 minute. Add sugar (about 1 tsp. per serving), and serve very hot in small glasses.
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SKU:5060210560874
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Brand:Simpli-Special
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Condition:New
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Product Code:5060210560874
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Weight:0.18kg
Customer reviews
Tastes great. Verified Purchase
Taste is the best I have found and you can adjust the strength to suit you - much better than tea bags.
Janette Bilson | Leicestershire | September 2024
Great product, efficient service Verified Purchase
I’ve been buying this product from Simpli-special for some years now after travelling in Morocco where green tea and spearmint is regularly served
Efficient service, would be great to have recyclable packaging, not sure if it is currently? Doesn’t seem to say on then packing
Lynn Dixon | | October 2023
Simpli-Special Tea 9/10/2023
Hi there, The eco-friendly option is the Tin as this is plastic-free, reusable and infinitely recyclable.
Excellent tea
Excellent tea as usual and speedy delivery.
Andrew Phinn | Redcar | January 2023
Very refreshing and naturally slightly sweeter than peppermint
Great taste
Janette Bilson | Leicestershire | November 2022
Light and refreshing
Quite simpli the best mint tea I’ve ever bought, and I’ve bought a few over the years. Light refreshing - one teaspoon per cup is definitely enough.
K Galbraith | Birmingham | May 2022
