Peppermint tea has been around for hundreds of years and has been used mostly as a hot drink. Wild Peppermint tea is usually grown in Central and Southern Europe along with several other varieties of mint tea. Peppermint tea has a refreshing, pure and menthol like taste. Herbal peppermint tea is usually harvested during the end of summer from mid to the end of August because it has the most flavourful taste and pungent aroma.
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researched the health benefits of herbal peppermint tea and they concluded that it has been used for centuries to reduce a wide range of ailments and believe it is a beneficial alternative to pharmaceuticals in specific situations. Peppermint is an herb and does not contain caffeine and it contains many oils that help to relieve the bloated feeling and assist in relaxing an upset tummy. A cup of peppermint tea can stimulate mental performance, assist in reducing anxiety. It has a cool and refreshing taste and reduces sore throats and irritating coughs in children and adults.
Peppermint tea can alter bad breath caused by smoking, alcohol or garlic, and neutralizes any unwanted odor.
A cup of hot peppermint tea sipped before bedtime helps you prepare for sleep, The the best news with peppermint tea is it has zero calories so you can drink as much as you want.
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