"Going to pass this one [sampler pack] around and help
spread the word some more!"
-- Austin H., New Bedford, Massachusetts
Try a Peppermint Bath
A hot bath on a hot summer day isn't always inviting, but imagine hot water that feels cool and refreshing.
Peppermint added to your bath water creates a refreshing feel and relaxing scent. Take a medium scoop of our loose leaf and scatter it in your bubbles, or toss about 5 of our teabags in your tub.
One warning, you will feel extremely decadent treating yourself so well!
"Piperita" Peppermint Herbal Tea
Pure Peppermint Tea from the Northwest United States
The best peppermint comes from the northwestern United States. The pure, moist mountain air of the spring and early summer growing season gives this peppermint some of the highest volatile oil counts of any member of the mint family. Generally (dependent upon weather patterns) the second cut (takes place during mid/end August) is the most flavorful, coolest and most pungent, (literally takes your breath away and makes your eyes water).
Peppermint is an herb and peppermint tea contains no caffeine. Quite often peppermint is consumed after meals as the oils stimulate digestion. Additionally, it sweetens the breath and many believe it helps heartburn, stomach ache and nausea.
An interesting and tingling way to use peppermint is to place a handful of peppermint leaves or several peppermint teabags in your bath water which will lower your body temperature - perfect for cooling fevered skin or after working on a hot summer’s day.
Peppermint is believed to be a hybrid species that evolved from spearmint and watermint. However, peppermint has been around so long its genealogy is obscure. It has been reported as a stewing herb by ancient Hebrews and it has been found in 3000 year old Egyptian tombs. 2000 years ago the Japanese cultivated peppermint as a source of menthol. Peppermint is a primary ingredient in remedies used in the relief of gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, and local aches and pains. Because of its bright, pungent flavor, peppermint is often used to mask the unpleasant taste of various medicines.
Peppermint tea is made from both the leaves and the flowers. As a hot tea it is cool and refreshing, as an iced tea the menthol content produces a pleasantly chilling taste sensation.
Around the holidays garnish your peppermint tea with a candy cane.
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"Piperita" Peppermint Herbal Tea Sampler - $3.95 |
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"Piperita" Peppermint Herbal Tea - Single Bag - 24 ct - $9.95 |
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"Piperita" Peppermint Herbal Tea - Double Bag - 48 ct - $15.95 |
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| "Piperita" Peppermint Herbal Tea Sampler - $3.95 |
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| "Piperita" Peppermint Herbal Tea - Single Bag - $9.95 |
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| "Piperita" Peppermint Herbal Tea - Double Bag - $15.95 |
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The Perfect Cup of Peppermint
This is a strong peppermint tea so brew anywhere from 60 seconds to several minutes depending on the strength you desire.
Garnish with a candy cane or gingerbread cookie.
You can also add brewed peppermint tea to your favorite fruit punch for an added kick around the holidays.
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