Mint Green Tea Loose Leaf – Makalu, Spearmint & Fennel
Spearmint · fennel · sweet mint. Crisp, cooling, naturally sweet, never bitter. Hot or iced.
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About This Tea
A crisp, cooling mint green tea with spearmint, fennel, and a clean citrus lift, never bitter.
Quick Facts
- Base: High-altitude green tea from Ilam, Nepal (~6,700 ft), blended with spearmint and fennel
- Type: Mint green tea blend · whole-leaf green tea base · real botanicals, no flavoring
- Caffeine: Low-moderate (~25–35 mg per 8 oz cup, green tea base)
- Brew: 160–175°F · 2–3 minutes · re-steeps 2–3 times
- Certifications: Not USDA Organic certified
- Specialty: Cooling, herbal mint blend; great hot or iced
- Taste: Crisp spearmint, earthy fennel, cooling eucalyptus, clean citrus; bright golden cup, no bitterness
Makalu Mint is a crisp, cooling green tea blend built on a smooth, high-altitude green tea from Ilam, Nepal, then layered with spearmint and fennel. The cup pours bright gold and tastes naturally sweet and light-bodied, with a refreshing herbal lift and a clean, citrusy finish. Real botanicals do the work here, never artificial flavoring.
A natural choice if you love mint tea but want a smooth green base with no bitterness, whether you drink it hot or poured over ice. Curious how spearmint compares to peppermint? Read our guide on spearmint vs peppermint tea, or browse the full Nepali tea blends collection.
A Cooling Mint Blend on a Himalayan Green Base
Makalu Mint starts with a smooth, high-altitude green tea grown in the Ilam district of eastern Nepal, then layers in real spearmint and fennel. The botanicals are whole and real, never artificial flavoring, so the cup tastes crisp and clean with a natural cooling lift. The finished blend is not USDA Organic certified.
BASE ORIGIN
Ilam, Nepal (~6,700 ft)
BOTANICALS
Spearmint and fennel
BLENDED
Hand-blended in small batches
A Crisp, Cooling Mint Green Tea
Unlike mass-produced mint teas, Makalu Mint offers a layered herbal profile: crisp spearmint up front, earthy fennel underneath, a cooling note of eucalyptus, and a clean citrus finish. The high-altitude green tea base keeps it naturally sweet and light-bodied with no bitterness. It is equally good as a mindful morning cup or a refreshing afternoon lift, served hot or over ice. To understand the mint itself, see our guide on spearmint versus peppermint tea.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Crisp spearmint, earthy fennel, cooling eucalyptus
- Body: Light, smooth, naturally sweet
- Finish: Clean and citrusy, no bitterness
- Liquor: Bright golden
- Pairs well with: Light meals, fresh fruit, salads, and after-dinner moments
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Our direct-trade green tea base comes from small farms in Ilam, Nepal, and we hand-blend Makalu Mint and ship from our Saugus, Massachusetts facility. That keeps the leaf well-traced and the finished blend fresh for customers across the United States. Explore the full Nepali tea blends collection and our green tea collection.
How to Brew Makalu Mint
- Heat the water: Heat fresh, filtered water to 160 to 175°F. Boiling water can make green tea bitter.
- Measure the leaf: Use 1 to 2 teaspoons per 8 oz cup.
- Steep: Steep 2 to 3 minutes for a smooth, cooling cup.
- Iced: Brew slightly stronger, then pour over ice for a refreshing summer cooler. Re-steeps 2 to 3 times.
Caffeine in Makalu Mint
An 8 oz cup of Makalu Mint contains roughly 25 to 35 mg of caffeine, a low-to-moderate level that comes entirely from the green tea base. The spearmint and fennel add aroma and flavor, not caffeine. That is enough to feel gently refreshed and focused without the sharp spike some people associate with coffee. For the full breakdown, read our guide on how much caffeine is in green tea.
A Naturally Refreshing After-Meal Cup
Mint and fennel have long been enjoyed after meals across many tea cultures, and many people find a cup of mint tea soothing and refreshing at the end of the day. Makalu Mint pairs that tradition with a clean Himalayan green tea base for a light, cooling finish. For more on teas people reach for after eating, see our guide on the best tea for digestion and bloating. Makalu Mint is a tea, not a medical product.
How Makalu Mint Compares to Our Other Blends
| Blend | Flavor Profile | Base | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makalu Mint (this blend) | Spearmint, fennel, eucalyptus, citron; crisp and cooling | Green tea | Low-moderate (~25 to 35 mg) |
| June Jasmine | Dried jasmine, citron, wildflower honey; floral and smooth | Green tea | Low-moderate (~25 to 40 mg) |
| Everest Earl Grey | Bergamot, candied citron, malt, vanilla; aromatic Earl Grey | Black tea | Medium (~40 to 60 mg) |
| Masala Chai (Chiya) | Cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger over malty black; bright, not muddy | Black tea | Medium-high (~40 to 70 mg) |
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FAQ about Mint Green Tea Loose Leaf – Makalu, Spearmint & Fennel
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