Caffeine Free Herbal Tea
Brewing: 1 tsp per cup ~ 100°C ~ 3-7 mins
Grade: Whole leaf, Cut (2nd Cut best Cut) and Sifted.
Manufacture Type: Field grown, sun dried, machine milled.
Cup Characteristics: Pungent, cool, fresh, menthol.
Infusion: Tending yellowish green with a bright green infused leaf.
Caffeine Content: None - Caffeine-free herb.
Peppermint is an herb and contains no caffeine. Quite often peppermint is consumed after meals as the oils stimulate the flow of bile to the stomach and helps relieve gas pains. Additionally, it has been reported and written that peppermint sweetens the breath and calms the digestive system, plus it helps heartburn, stomach ache and nausea. An interesting and tingling way to use peppermint is to place a handful of peppermint leaves in your bath water which will lower your body temperature - perfect for cooling fevered skin or after working on a hot summers day.
Peppermint is believed to be a hybrid species that evolved from spearmint and watermint. However, peppermint has been around so long its genealogy is obscure. It has been reported as a stewing herb by ancient Hebrews and it has been found in 3000 year old Egyptian tombs. 2000 years ago, the Japanese cultivated peppermint as a source of menthol. Peppermint is a primary ingredient in remedies used in the relief of gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, and local aches and pains. Because of its bright, pungent flavour, peppermint is often used to mask the unpleasant taste of various medicines. Peppermint tea is made from both the leaves and the flowers. As a hot tea it is cool and refreshing, as an iced tea the menthol content produces a pleasantly chilling taste sensation.
Peppermint is used extensively is various recipes. One of our favourites is Banana Mint Slush.
Recipe for Banana Mint Slush
(serves 2 -Less than 100 calories each)
Milk or sugar is not generally added to the cup.
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.
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SKU:5060210560812
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Brand:Simpli-Special
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Condition:New
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Product Code:5060210560812
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Weight:0.225kg
Customer reviews
Best mint tea by a mile
I searched for a decent loose leaf peppermint tea and one review I read said this peppermint tea was seriously minty and worth every penny, but stated their disappointment at not ordering more.
I concur! I “trialled” 200g and wished I’d bought 1kg and when im low on this supply I will be ordering 1kg - this is hands down the best mint tea ever and my children love it too. It’s refreshing and cooling and perfect at the end of the day.
I have a feeling I will be waiting though for my 1kg order because I’m still on my first 100g bag - 1 tea spoon more than does a standard mug (sorry for the breach of etiquette, I know it should be a cup) so I’m enjoying having a plentiful supply of this at a very reasonable price (that’s not a cue to put your prices up 😆).
Greg Cox | Irthlingborough | August 2024
Speedy delivery Verified Purchase
Lovely refreshing peppermint tea.
Cheryl Gale | Leeds | March 2024
My favourite peppermint ! Verified Purchase
I don't drink other teas they make me sick, but I love peppermint ! As a peppermint tea lover, I already discovered this product having bought it from Amazon quite a few times already, I always purchase it in 500kg bags because let me tell you straight it is simply special !! Since am so addicted to it, I consume it all the time, at home or at work, I suggested it to my flatmates and coworkers and have them to drink it together with me.
It's the best peppermint cut I ever tried, the menthol flavour is particularly strong, persistent and fresh you'll feel in your breath after, very tasty and minty. I sometimes mix it with pure italian liquorice and it makes a great tasting brew as well. I couldn't be happier with this product, thank you so much !
Roberto Boi | Edinburgh | January 2024
Super Service!
I have been using Simpli Tea for a number of years now and the service is outstanding, very speedy delivery and an excellent product. The tea has great flavour and is delivered in a resealable keep freakish package. Would highly recommend them.
Julie Harrison | Northern Ireland | February 2023
Always great quality
I mix this with liquorice root (and sometimes dried apple) - all of which I buy from Simpli-Special. I'm a repeat customer and wouldn't go anywhere else.
Samantha Pilling | | November 2022
