Marvellous Mint Teas

We love mint tea. It is arguably one of the world's most favourite herbal teas. We love it because it is revitalising, refreshing and aromatic, and splendid digestion aid. Like all herbal teas, mint is naturally caffeine-free, so perfect for any time of day. 

Mint is also a wonder-herb that works well in many infusions and tisanes. Its distinctive flavour is delightfully peppy and thoroughly enjoyable. Mint also boasts many wellbeing benefits and is a genuinely versatile herb suited ideally for culinary and aromatherapy purposes.

 

We really believe that mint tea, whether peppermint, spearmint or a minty infusion, is rather marvellous!

 

Minty Facts & Stories

One of our favourite stories about mint can be found in Greek Mythology. According to legend, the God Pluto was caught in the arms of a nymph called Menthe by his wife. Driven by jealousy, Pluto's wife turned Menthe into a plant. Pluto did not intervene, but in memory of the beautiful Nymph, he gave the plant an attractive minty scent. 

Mythology aside, mint has been found in Egyptian tombs dating as far back as 1000 BC. During the Middle Ages, mint was scattered to disguise bad smells in the home and beyond. The Greeks used it to clean their tables and in baths to stimulate the senses. The Romans added mint to food to aid digestion and to help with oral hygiene.  In gardening, mint is also fantastic in 'companion planting'. Because of its highly aromatic fragrance, it naturally deters garden pests away from your favourite home-grown crops. There are over thirty mint plant varieties, and they're all appreciated for their aroma and high content of essential oil. In addition, mint is said to improve breathing and soothe cramps within the digestive system. Mint also contains Vitamins A and C and a collection of minerals to boost health. 

Here you'll find our favourite marvellous pure mint teas and mint infusions and a delicious recipe for making your very own Moroccan mint tea. 

 

 

Peppermint Organic – Loose-Leaf Tea 

Pure, organic peppermint tea at its best – this tea contains nothing but.

The mint herb is cool and refreshing, 100% caffeine-free, and the Peppermint leaves have a pure natural menthol character that revitalises and relaxes. We love it most after a meal.

Our customers say, "Very pleased with this Tea, probably the nicest I have ever had."

 

 

Nana Mint Organic – Loose-Leaf Tea

Our Nana Mint is a Spearmint tea of pure aromatic leaves containing natural essential oils. In Arabic, na'na' means mint and is also known as Moroccan Mint. Our spearmint has large leaves and is a distinctively sweet-scented mint plant that tastes a little zingy and refreshing.

Our customers say: "LOVED this tea! I've always liked Moroccan mint tea but could never find one that did not taste like toothpaste. This is my go-to whenever I need a pick-me-up during the day. Highly recommend!"

 

 

Green Oasis Organic – Loose-Leaf Tea 

Our Organic Green Oasis tea is a superb blend of Gunpowder green tea and organic spearmint. The bold and tangy gunpowder is teamed with the soothing and refreshing mint to balance the daring nature of the gunpowder green tea. A tea for lovers of big flavours, this bold tea is inspired by Moroccan tea, drunk by millions of people worldwide. The tea can be sweetened or not, and it is as stimulating as it is soothing and ultimately aromatic. 

Our customers say, "This is the best green tea I've tasted! Combined with the Moroccan peppermint, it makes a light and refreshing drink."

 

Please scroll down to the bottom of this blog article for our Moroccan Mint Tea recipe. 

 

 

Nettle, Balm and Mint Organic – Loose-Leaf Tea 

Our Nettle, Balm & Mint tea is an expertly blended infusion of organic herbs. Nettle leaves, dragonhead balm, apple mint, dandelion petals, birch leaves, marigold leaves, and cornflower petals create a delightful herbal tea that's hard to beat! 

Our customers say: "Just lovely. I was advised to try nettle tea to help my arthritis. This one is especially nice, being combined with the mint and dragon balm."

 

 

Teavelope Peppermint Teabags

A firm mint tea favourite with our customers, our Teavelope Peppermint tea is as aromatic as delicious. Ideal drinking after a feast, the tea is soothing and fragrant. 

Each box contains x25 individually wrapped tea bags for maximum freshness. 

Our customers say, "Life is too short for half-minty anything! Best peppermint tea there is out there!" 

 

 

Joy of Tea Mint and Fresh - Teabags

Our Joy of Tea Mint & Fresh is a marriage of classic peppermint and tropical lemongrass.  This enlivening herbal infusion is refreshing, aids digestion and smells like heaven!

 

Mint & Lemongrass – Loose Leaf Tea

Our Mint & Lemongrass Tea is a blend of pure peppermint and lemongrass. It's tangy, fresh and enlivening and reminiscent of far eastern travels and sun-kissed lands—an excellent tea to serve 

 

 

 

Moroccan Mint Tea

In North Africa and the Middle East, mint is undoubtedly one of the most favourite beverages. 'Proper' Moroccan Tea is prepared with green tea, fresh spearmint leaves, and sugar blocks, which is famous for its strength, flavour, and potency. Drunk ceremonially and traditionally prepared by the male patriarch of the family, it is a sign of hospitality to guests, friends and family members. With the sugar and spearmint added to the teapot itself, the brewed and sweetened tea is elaborately poured into decorative glasses at a substantial height to aerate the infusion gently. Although 'Moroccan Tea' is considered a mint tea, it begins with strong green tea and lots of spearmint. 

Here's our recipe, which can be tweaked to taste, but sugar will play a considerable part in that because of the richness of the strong Gunpowder green tea.

 

Moroccan Tea Recipe

• Boil (filtered) cold water
• Place one teaspoon per person of Green Oasis Gunpowder green tea in a teapot
• Pour over some freshly boiled water – swirl gently and discard the water retaining the tea – this process wakes up the tea!
• Using the remaining boiled water, pour over the wet leaves
• Steep the tea for 2 minutes
• Add a handful of sprigs of fresh spearmint or dried peppermint to the pot
• Add at least 3-4 teaspoons of granulated sugar into the teapot and stir
• Allow the brew to infuse for 3-4 more minutes
• Pour from a height (take care not to scald you or your friends!) into heat-proof glasses
• Enjoy the bold, sweet flavours

 

Posted by cup of tea admin
30th July 2021

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