Peppermint tea may look simple, but its effects on the body are anything but. This refreshing herbal tea has been used for centuries—and modern science continues to support its role in digestion, focus, and overall comfort.
Prepared correctly, peppermint tea preserves menthol, the active compound responsible for many of its benefits. Pouring hot (not boiling) water over the leaves and covering the cup helps keep these essential oils intact.
Here’s why this tea deserves a regular spot in your routine:
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🌿 Digestive relief: Menthol relaxes gastrointestinal muscles, helping reduce bloating, gas, and indigestion
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🧠 Mental clarity: Peppermint aroma and compounds may improve alertness and focus
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🤕 Headache support: Cooling and muscle-relaxing effects can ease tension headaches
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🌬️ Easier breathing: Menthol helps open nasal passages and supports respiratory comfort
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🌸 Cramp relief: Antispasmodic properties may help reduce menstrual discomfort
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🦷 Antibacterial action: Supports oral and digestive health
✨ Wellness tip:
Covering your tea while it steeps isn’t just tradition—it helps trap volatile oils that deliver peppermint’s therapeutic effects.
Enjoy peppermint tea after meals for digestion, during work for clarity, or in the evening for gentle relaxation without sedation.
💡 Simple ingredients. Real science. Daily support.
Save this recipe and make it part of your wellness ritual.
📝 COMPLETE RECIPE
🍃 Peppermint Tea Recipe
Ingredients
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1 handful of fresh peppermint leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried leaves)
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250 ml hot water (not boiling — around 90°C)
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Honey or lemon (optional)
Instructions
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Rinse the mint leaves gently.
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Place them in a cup or teapot.
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Pour hot water over the leaves.
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Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes.
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Strain and sweeten if desired.
This preparation keeps the essential oils — especially menthol — intact, which is where many benefits come from.
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