Lavender Mint Calming Tea is the perfect balance of peppermint and lavender, providing a tranquil moment with every sip! The blend uses premium peppermint leaves and just enough lavender flowers to add a delicate floral character without being overpowering.
Lavender Mint Calming Tea - Loose Leaf
| Mint with delicate lavender, floral character. | |
| Peppermint Leaves, Lavender Flowers. | |
| USA, France. | |
| 6-8 Mins 1/Cup 100°C |
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Premium Peppermint Leaves, Lavender Flowers.
- Leaves: Whole leaf, 2nd cut & sifted. Grade A, field grown, air & sun dried
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Mentha piperita, Lavendula augustifolia.
- Grown: USA - Washington State, France - Provence.
- Aroma: Fresh menthol and floral aroma.
- Infused Colour: Yellowish green.
- Caffeine: None
- Harmonisation Codes: All weights: 21069000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Very Popular
- Per 250ml Cup: 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 1.5g)
- Water: Use freshly filtered, boiling water. Pour over leaves.
- Brewing Time: 6 – 8 minutes; we prefer 8 minutes for full flavour.
- Milk & Sugar: We don't recommend adding milk. Add sugar, honey, or lemon to suit taste preferences.
Health Benefits
- Anxiety & Depression: Lavender tea has been shown to effectively reduce anxiety and depression scores in clinical settings, making it a valuable complementary treatment for these conditions. (1)
- Sleep Quality: The main compound in lavender that promotes calm and sleep is linalool and has been shown in clinical trials to improve sleep quantity and quality. (2)
- Antimicrobial & Antiviral Properties: Studies have shown that peppermint is good at fighting germs, viruses and many different types of bacteria that can cause disease. (3)
- Seasonal Allergy Symptoms: Menthol, found in peppermint, might help with seasonal allergy problems like sneezing and a stuffy nose. In a study, peppermint stopped the release of histamines, which cause allergy symptoms, showing it could help lessen allergic reactions. (4)
- (1) The effect of lavender herbal tea on the anxiety and depression of the elderly: A randomized clinical trial.
- (2) Effect of Inhaled Lavender and Sleep Hygiene on Self-Reported Sleep Issues: A Randomized Controlled Trial..
- (3) Activity of Some Medicinal Plants Against Certain Pathogenic Bacterial Strains.
- (4) Effects of Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) Extract on Experimental Allergic Rhinitis in Rats.
