H-US-007
Peppermint
Dried leaf tisane, from Pacific Northwest, USA.
Herbal tisanes
Peppermint is strongest on aroma intensity, spicy and brightness. Typical tasting words: cooling menthol, mint, herbaceous. A natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint identified in England in the 17th century, now grown widely in the Pacific Northwest. Served globally after meals to refresh the palate and encourage digestion.
Also known as Mentha piperita.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Pacific Northwest, USA
- Plant
- Mentha × piperita leaves
- Harvest
- mid-summer
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- budget
- Availability
- everywhere
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: cutting, then forced-air drying, then sifting.
Caffeine
Peppermint is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 2.5 g | 95 to 100 °C | 5 min, 7 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 4 to 8 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- after_meal
- after_dinner
- hot_weather
- relaxing
Pairs with chocolate, dessert and pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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