Spearmint Organic Leaf Herbal Tea - Mentha Spicata - Morrocan Nana Mint 100g

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You will see that some teas are very affordable while others are ridiculously expensive. But, despite popular belief, it’s not all just a money-making thing! Herrlinger KA, et al. (2018). Spearmint extract improves working memory in men and women with age-associated memory impairment. Here at The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company, we hear these concerns, and we pride ourselves on being able to provide a range of Organic Teas and Organic Herbal Infusions at great value for money. While peppermint has been the herb of choice-making it's way into tea, perhaps its time for spearmint to shine. This lush leafy green herb is also known by its more formal name of Mentha Spicata and it too belongs to the mint family. The spearmint plant can grow to stand high at 2ft and it comes with spear-shaped wrinkled green leaves (a hint as to how it got its name). It’s a flowering plant too and the floral blooms are small and pretty with lilac colors. Toothpaste, chewing gum, mints, and breath fresheners, there’s a reason why we associate spearmint with keeping our mouths bright and clean. Not only is this because spearmint has such a zesty fresh scent but also because it’s a dab hand at fighting off bacteria. Spearmint is brimming with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which will kill off any nasties residing in your mouth. Studies have also found that spearmint essential oil can be beneficial in fending off foodborne illness and bacteria like E.coli along with boosting your immune system and soothing a sore throat.

Love the spearmint tea. It’s helped my bloating and even cravings. I suffer from PCOS so the tea hut will be my go to!

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High levels of male hormones, or androgens, are linked to an overgrowth of facial hair in women ( 9). Spearmint tea is the most recent talk of the town. While it isn’t new to the market, it’s like people only recently discovered it! While we certainly do get better with age, sometimes our memory can become a little blurry around the edges. Sipping spearmint tea could help to keep your mind sharp and your memory box full . Studies have shown that taking an extract of spearmint on a daily basis could help to keep thinking skills in older people at the top of their game. It is also believed that spearmint may help provide a slight benefit when it comes to finetuning focus skills too. Thanks to its much lower menthol content, spearmint definitely has a much subtler flavor than peppermint and doesn’t have that spiciness.

When should you not! This herbal hero keeps company with so many cheery herbal teas you can enjoy any time of the day or night along with cinnamon tea, ginger tea and chamomile tea. Does spearmint tea have caffeine? In one five-day study in 21 women with hormone imbalances, two cups of spearmint tea a day decreased testosterone and increased LH, FSH and estradiol levels ( 9). Cappalletti S, et al. (2015). Caffeine: cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug? Discover our range of wellness teas and embrace in the full health benefits of tea with T2! When should you drink spearmint tea?

A cup of sweetly subtle spearmint tea will dance across your tastebuds with the rhythmic moves of a slightly sassy Samba in comparison to peppermint tea’s fiery Pasodoblé. Spearmint is the minty tea you choose when peppermint tea has a little too much pop! What is spearmint tea?

This tea is super refreshing, easy to drink, has a nice minty sweet flavor, and is relatively easy to find and affordable. GMO-free and certified organic. All the elements are made from recycled materials and are recyclable. And, the tea itself is hand-selected from farmers for the best flavor and nutritional benefits.If you buy either form of tea, always ensure that the tea is good quality and not finely crushed. Mass-produced tea is the worst you can buy if you want to gain the nutritional benefits of a tea. Leaf Quality While the study was not long enough to determine whether spearmint affected facial hair, the women’s testosterone levels were reduced. Spearmint tea also gushes with antioxidant goodness along with top-tier teas in the world’s famous healthy tea arena like turmeric tea and matcha.

Farr SA, et al. (2016). Effect of botanical extracts containing carnosic acid or rosmarinic acid on learning and memory in SAMP8 mice. Kanatt S, et al. (2007). Antioxidant potential of mint (Mentha spicata L.) in radiation-processed lamb meat. So, what exactly is spearmint tea then? Spearmint tea is made from the dried leaves of the spearmint herb. While spearmint tea is excellent at helping ease digestive issues, those who suffer from GERD (gastrointestinal reflux disease) may want to skip out on spearmint tea. This is because spearmint can have a relaxing effect on the esophagus which in turn can cause acid reflux to flow and lead to heartburn. While not a serious health issue it can be unpleasant and while this info hasn’t been proven to be set in stone, it’s worth considering with care first.Cirlini M, et al. (2016). Phenolic and volatile composition of a dry spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) extract. Organic loose leaf tea with an immaculate minty flavor. Also very affordable for the quality you get. Add a scoop or teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup to your T2 teapot , tea maker or tea mug infuser.