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Spearmint Loose Leaf Tea

$12.50

Dried spearmint leaves to make a minty, refreshing drink that is highly satisfying both hot and cold. A native of the Mediterranean, spearmint was revered by ancient Romans for its ability to "stir up the mind." It continues to be savored for its refreshingly light aroma, as well as its natural, caffeine-free taste. If you have yet to try gourmet spearmint, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its superior flavor.

This tea contains no caffeine | Steep at 212° for 5-10 minutes.

Every ounce of tea makes roughly 10 8oz cups of tea.

Size

Variants and availability
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How to brew

TasteMatch starting point

Herbal — flowers & leaves

This is an herbal infusion, so start with the herbal — flowers & leaves recipe: freshly boiled water and a full steep. Follow the producer’s directions where they differ.

Herbal — flowers & leaves

Chamomile, mint, lemon verbena, lavender. Use freshly boiled water and a covered steep.

Baseline: 2.5–3 g loose leaf per 200 mL water.

Water
212°F / 100°C (just off the boil)
Steep
5–7 min, covered
Dose
1.5–2.5 g per 200 mL
  1. Pour freshly boiled water over the herbs.
  2. Cover the cup or pot so aromatic oils stay in.
  3. Steep 5–7 minutes, then strain. Longer steeps rarely turn bitter, so adjust strength by dose or time.

Recipe references: UK Tea & Infusions Association, UK Food Standards Agency

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Tasting notes & sources

Herbal infusions aren't tea

Herbal blends (tisanes) contain no Camellia sinensis, so most are caffeine-free. Always use freshly boiled water for herbal and fruit infusions — the UK Food Standards Agency advises it for food safety. Follow the producer's directions where they differ, and check with a doctor about herbs during pregnancy or with medications.

Why ISO 3103?

ISO 3103 is a standardized tasting method used for sensory evaluation and quality control. It's how professionals compare teas fairly, not necessarily the best-tasting cup.