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Mint blends are cooling, caffeine-free herbal infusions built around peppermint, spearmint, or a mix of both — a bright, palate-clearing cup that works equally well hot or over ice.
Peppermint, a natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint, delivers a sharper, more menthol-forward bite thanks to its higher menthol content, while spearmint is softer, sweeter, and less intense — closer to the mint used in cooking than the mint used in toothpaste. Mint tea traditions run deep: Moroccan mint tea, built on green tea steeped with fresh spearmint and sugar, is a cornerstone of hospitality across North Africa, traditionally poured from a height to build a light foam on top.
Because mint contains no caffeine on its own, mint blends are a reliable pick any time of day, and mint has traditionally been used to ease digestion and settle an upset stomach after a meal — though as with any herbal remedy, that’s a traditional use rather than a guaranteed medical outcome.
How It’s Blended
Mint plays well with other botanicals precisely because its flavor is so clean. Moody Teas’ Minty Fresh leads with spearmint, then softens the edges with lemon balm, lifts it with a touch of lemongrass, and adds a quiet warmth from ginger — a caffeine-free blend built for a mental reset rather than a jolt.
Peppermint and spearmint are the two main varieties
Good hot or iced
