Why Menthol Content Matters
The key to an effective peppermint tea lies in its menthol content. Unfortunately, menthol evaporates easily from plant material, much like bubbles from sparkling wine. A peppermint tea without menthol is like sparkling wine without the bubbles – it lacks the essence and won’t provide the desired benefits.
Sadly, the menthol in most commercial peppermint teas has dissipated long before reaching the store shelves, leaving you without the valuable properties.
Benefits of Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is believed to help with bloating, inflammation, stress, puffy eyes, large pores, headaches, toothaches, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, excess weight, sugar cravings, weakness, and respiratory issues.
How to Identify High-Quality, Tasty, and Effective Peppermint Tea
Here are 7 tips for choosing an authentic and effective peppermint tea:
- Ensure the Peppermint is Organically Grown (Look for an Organic Label). Cheap peppermint teas often come with pesticide residues. Organic, well-handled peppermint tea tastes incomparably better, with richer flavors and more character. The taste and effect on your body are completely different from that of commercially grown herbs. Ly’s Garden peppermint grows amidst the forests and meadows of Southern Estonia, without artificial fertilizers.
- Look for Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) on the Packaging. There are many varieties of mint. Sweet mint or spearmint (Mentha spicata) has a milder taste and effect but is often more appealing to children. Combining traditional peppermint with sweet mint offers a minty flavor with unique undertones. Spearmint tea is available in both small and large family packs in our online store.
- Check if the Tea is Grown in Estonia or Just Packaged Here. Imported peppermint is often transported and stored for long periods, which reduces its freshness and beneficial properties. Remember, the fresher the peppermint tea, the more menthol it contains and the stronger its effect.
- Choose a Brand Where the Grower is Also the Producer. A tea grower who markets their own peppermint tea can generally be trusted to offer better quality, as they are accountable for the tea’s quality under their name and financial investment.
- Select Tea with a Quality Hermetically Sealed Package. Cheap teas usually lack proper packaging, and as you know, buying peppermint tea with evaporated menthol is like throwing money away. Ly’s Garden teas are always hermetically sealed to preserve their properties best.
- Opt for Peppermint Tea with Large Leaves (at least 3mm) and Minimal Stem Content. Tea with stems is cheaper but has a bitter taste and less effect. Low-quality tea leaves are ground into fine dust, making it hard to see the stems or leaf quality. This also causes the remaining menthol in cheap teas to dissipate.
- Perform a Peppermint Tea Quality Test. Brew a cup of tea, let it steep well, and then cut the tea bag open. High-quality peppermint tea will have a bright green leaf blend. The browner the tea bag’s contents, the poorer the quality of the tea. If these points are met, you’ve found a peppermint tea that truly works!
What Do Our Customers Say About Ly’s Garden Peppermint Tea?
- “Peppermint tea has long been our favorite. We appreciate its pure taste and its effect on our (sleep) health. A large mug of this tea is an integral part of our evening routine, and not just at home; these tea bags come with us on trips.” – Piret
- “I value quality and pure flavors. I drink tea in the evenings. The teas are very tasty, as if I had picked the mint straight from my garden. It doesn’t taste artificial.” – Sandra
- “I really appreciate that the tea is free of additives. The flavors are pure; you can clearly tell which tea it is. The peppermint teas are especially crisp.” – Anu
- “I love that the tea is natural, and the bags are convenient to use.” – Customer Feedback
By keeping these tips in mind, you can ensure that you’re choosing the highest quality peppermint tea that provides both flavor and health benefits.
