Peppermint - Organic Peppermint Herbal Tea

For centuries, Peppermint has been used widely worldwide for its fantastic taste and powerful health benefits. From the early Egyptians to modern times, this herb has been used widely. One of the earliest recorded uses for Peppermint was by a Roman scientist name Pliny in 29 A.D., who wrote about how they used this herb to flavour food, wine and sauces.

In the modern era, Peppermint has been lauded for its flavour-packed, calming effects on the body. Peppermint Tea is one of the worlds most widely drank herbal teas. For Australian's Peppermint Tea is there go to when recovering from a cold or need to relax.

Peppermint Tea has a wide range of health benefits, both immediate and from long term consumption regularly.

Health Benefits

May Help Relieve Tension Headaches and Migraines

One of Peppermint Tea's most revered health benefit is its ability to help ease headaches and migraines. Studies have shown that the menthol in Peppermint helps open up the constricted blood vessels. Its cooling sensation has also led people to believe this could potentially ease the pain as well.

May Improve Energy

There have been studies conducted on the effectiveness of Peppermint and daytime fatigue. It was shown in a small study that there was a reduction in daytime sleepiness. The natural compounds that make up Peppermint have been shown to fight fatigue potentially.

Improve Sleep

Peppermint Tea is naturally caffeine-free, making it an ideal choice for night time drinking. Not only will it aid in digestion after a big dinner, but it also works as a muscle relaxant, which may help improve your body's ability to fall asleep. 

May Help In Weight Loss

Peppermint Tea can help with digestion, which is ideal for burning calories or stopping that bloated feeling. There is some research to suggest that peppermints naturally sweet flavour may stave off sugar cravings. While this will not directly help you lose weight, brewing one of our peppermint teas instead of eating a bowl of ice cream certainly will!

May Help Concentration

Peppermint's rich aroma has been shown to increase memory and alertness compared to other herbal scents. These studies have also looked at the effects when ingested, and interestingly Peppermint was shown to improve cognitive function. We use peppermint as a cornerstone ingredient in our Focus Tea Blend for that very reason.