Tea Advisory Panel - Peppermint Tea

Peppermint Tea

(Mentha x piperita L.)

Background:

Peppermint is one of the mint family of perennial herbs which grow throughout Europe, and is a hybrid cross between water mint and spearmint which spreads by rooting. Mint is rich in carotenes and vitamin C. It is also a good source of minerals including magnesium, copper, iron, potassium and calcium.¹

References

¹ www.fitday.com

² The Herb Book by John Lust

³ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110419101234.htm

Facts

“Green and black teas are from the same plant, Camelia sinensis.”

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