Ultimate Guide to Mint Teas

Ultimate Guide to Mint Teas: Spearmint, Peppermint & Green Mint Blends

Whether you're steeping a cup for digestion, focus, or relaxation, mint teas offer a refreshing way to nourish your body and mind. But with so many options—spearmint, peppermint, mint green blends—it can be hard to know which one is right for you.

This guide breaks it down simply and clearly. From flavor profiles and caffeine content to health benefits and how to brew, we’ll help you choose your perfect mint tea—and introduce you to one crafted high in the Himalayas.

What Is Mint Tea?

Mint tea refers to any herbal or blended tea made using leaves from the mint family (Mentha). It can be:

• Herbal & Caffeine-Free: like spearmint or peppermint

• Green or Black Tea Based: like mint green blends

• Single-Origin or Blended for specific benefits and flavor depth

Nepal, known for its clean farming and high-elevation terroir, is producing some of the world’s freshest mint blends with a unique floral-earthy complexity.

🧪 Spearmint vs. Peppermint: What’s the Difference?

Both are great in their own way, and they’re often used together to balance flavor and effect.

What Is Mint Green Tea?

Mint green tea blends full-leaf green tea with mint leaves—usually spearmint, peppermint, or both. It’s refreshing, slightly grassy, and offers:

• A gentle caffeine lift from the green tea

• Cooling and digestive benefits from mint

• A smoother experience than straight peppermint

Perfect for mornings or after meals.

Makalu Mint Green Tea Blend: A Himalayan Refresh

Our favorite? Makalu Mint Green Tea Blend.

It’s an award-worthy blend of:

• Organic green tea

• Spearmint

• Fennel

• Eucalyptus

Flavor Notes:

🌿 Spearmint
🌰 Fennel
🍋 Dried citron
🌬️ Eucalyptus
🍯 Sweet mint

Enjoy it hot or iced, morning or evening, whenever your body craves clarity and calm.

Health Benefits of Mint Teas

✅ Supports Digestion & Reduces Bloating

Peppermint helps soothe digestive spasms and gas. Spearmint and green tea can gently reduce inflammation and support gut motility.

✅ Balances Hormones (Spearmint)

Spearmint has been shown in studies to lower androgen levels, helping reduce symptoms of PCOS and hormonal acne.

✅ Improves Mental Focus

Green tea’s caffeine + L-theanine combo sharpens focus without the crash. Mint adds a cooling clarity that enhances alertness.

✅ Relieves Stress & Headaches

Peppermint’s high menthol content acts as a natural muscle relaxer and pain reliever. Spearmint has a softer, calming effect.

✅ Boosts Immunity

Both mint and green tea are rich in antioxidants like catechins and rosmarinic acid—natural protectors against inflammation and infection.

How to Brew Mint Tea (Hot or Iced)

For Herbal Mint Tea (Spearmint or Peppermint):

• 1 tsp loose-leaf or 1 sachet

• 8 oz water at 200°F

• Steep for 5–6 minutes

• Enjoy plain or with honey

For Mint Green Tea Blends:

• 1 tsp loose-leaf

• 8 oz water at 175°F

• Steep for 2–3 minutes

• Avoid boiling water to preserve green tea freshness

For Iced Mint Tea:

• Double the leaf amount

• Steep as above

• Pour over ice and chill

When to Choose Each Type

Shop Featured Teas

• Makalu Mint Green Tea Blend

• Premium Green Teas from Nepal

• Spearmint-Infused Teas

🌐 Related Blogs for Mint Tea Lovers

• Does Green Tea Help with Digestion?

• Spearmint vs. Peppermint Tea
  
  

• Green Tea for Digestion and Wellness

Closing Thought

From digestive comfort to mental clarity, mint teas offer more than refreshment—they bring balance. Whether you crave the gentleness of spearmint, the bold relief of peppermint, or the harmony of green mint blends like Makalu, there’s a mint tea that’s perfect for your moment.

So, next time you brew, let mint be your guide to calm, clarity, and better well-being.

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