Peppermint tea benefits are widely-acknowledged the world over.

An herb prized for its medicinal benefits and distinctive flavor, peppermint (Mentha piperata) is a naturally occurring hybrid of spearmint (M. spicata) and water mint (M. aquatica). Unlike other mints, however, peppermint contains in its healing volatile oil the powerful therapeutic ingredient menthol, as well as menthone, menthyl acetate and some 40 other compounds.

As well having superior flavor, peppermint tea possesses the following health benefits:

• Peppermint tea treats irritable bowel syndrome

• Peppermint tea eases nausea and vomiting

• Peppermint tea controls flatulence and diverticular disorders

• Peppermint tea improves digestion and reduce heartburn

• Peppermint tea dissolves gallstones

• Peppermint tea reduces the severity of herpes outbreaks

• Peppermint tea fights bad breath

• Peppermint tea controls muscle aches and chronic pain

• Peppermint tea clears congestion and cough related to colds and allergies

• Peppermint tea controls mild asthma

• Peppermint tea fights stress

"Peppermint Tea is full of flavor, and not one bit bitter."
   - Marlene

"It's a really nice fresh tea for my breakfast. I don't like strong teas in the morning, I prefer that fresh and clean morning experience and this tea really helped with that."
   - Martin van den Berg

"I became accustomed to mint tea via a Morrocan restaurant near where I used to live. As such, I got used to mint tea that, while having a definite flavor was not overpoweringThis tea captures all the subtleties of mint just perfectly. This is the best mint tea I've been able to purchase."
   - SFN

"Very good for a late afternoon pick-up, it's very aromatic and delicious with a bit of sugar. Even just the smell makes me happy."
   - Alli

"Great tea, very volumnious. Smells good. Nice alternative to traditional tea. "
   - David

"A great tea to get you ready for that early morning class or commute into work and jumpstart your day. It also works great as an afternoon pick me up as you can really taste the peppermint flavor in this tea. This tea is a definite must try for everyone! "
- Liz H.

"The peppermint is a very nice tea, especially after dinner. Try mixing it with the darker teas! "
   - Greg Babcock ( 07/23/04 )

"Peppermint tea is amazing. I love to drink it at work in the wintertime for the most part but I have also found that it can be very soothing to my stomach when it is upset as well which was a nice bonus to a great flavor herbal tea! "
   - Molly

"I use this to jazz up various plain teas. If a tea is very strong it lightens the taste and smooths out bitterness."
   - Deb Schneider

"A mild but flavorful peppermint tea. I didn't find this to particularly be anything special, but I did enjoy it.
   - Kate

"This is truly a wonderful tea. It is great alone or mixed with other teas."
   - Debbie

"This a a nice strong peppermint tea that makes a very tasty cup of tea. Worth the time if you like peppermint."
   - Stephon Waldron

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