Botanical Profile
- Botanical name: Mentha × piperita
- Plant family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
- Plant part used: Leaf
- Country of origin: Commonly cultivated in Europe, USA, Australia, and parts of Asia
Flavour Profile
Peppermint delivers a crisp, cooling flavour with a naturally sweet, mentholated aroma. In tea, it produces a smooth, refreshing cup that can be enjoyed hot or iced. The cooling sensation on the palate is a hallmark of quality peppermint.
Traditional Uses & Health Benefits
Peppermint has a long history of use in Western herbalism, traditional Middle Eastern remedies, and folk medicine worldwide. Traditionally, it has been used to:
- Support digestion — easing bloating, gas, and discomfort
- Soothe the respiratory system — opening airways and calming coughs
- Relieve tension and headaches — through its cooling and calming effect
- Promote relaxation — often sipped after meals or before bed
Modern wellness applications continue to explore peppermint’s role in:
- Digestive health — peppermint tea is widely used as a gentle, natural digestive aid
- Stress reduction — its aroma is linked to calming the nervous system
- Anti-inflammatory support — menthol and other compounds in peppermint exhibit mild anti-inflammatory effects
Cautions: Peppermint is generally well tolerated. Those with reflux (GERD) may wish to moderate intake, as it can sometimes relax the esophageal sphincter.
How We Use It
Peppermint features in many of our Restore Herbal Teas blends, adding freshness, depth, and balance. You’ll find it in blends such as:
- Gut Blend — paired with marshmallow root, licorice root and calendula for digestive comfort.
- Rise Blend — combined with licorice root, dandelion root for a refreshing start to the day.
It can also be enjoyed on its own — a pure peppermint infusion makes a wonderfully cooling tea, perfect after meals or as a refreshing iced tea in summer.
Sourcing & Quality
We source certified organic peppermint, selected for its vibrant green leaves and high essential oil content. Our peppermint is carefully dried to preserve its aromatic oils, ensuring a rich, flavourful infusion every time.
Fun Fact
Peppermint is a natural hybrid of watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). It is sterile in the wild and propagated by cuttings — one reason cultivated peppermint retains such consistent flavour.
