Mint brews a cool, crisp cup, from pure peppermint and spearmint to mint blended with green tea, chocolate and herbs. Naturally refreshing and great after meals, it is just as good iced on a summer day.
Mint Tea
Total items: 10
Total items: 10
Peppermint and spearmint tea guide
Peppermint tea is one of the most popular after-dinner cups in the UK: bold, cooling and naturally caffeine-free. Spearmint is softer and sweeter. Pacific Coast Mint blends the two for a balanced cup, while Moroccan Spearmint is pure whole-leaf spearmint.
Loose leaf mint has far more aroma than the dust in most tea bags, and you can see the whole leaves. For a softer evening blend, try Chamomile Spearmint. If you want mint with tea leaves, Moroccan Mint green tea is the classic sweet mint tea, and Pu’erh Vanilla Mint is earthy and smooth. Watermelon Mint Agua is made for iced tea.
Brew herbal mint with freshly boiled water, 2 g per 240 ml, for 5–7 minutes. More caffeine-free cups are in our herbal teas. Free UK shipping is available.
Compare at a glance
| Tea | Mint | Caffeine | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Mint | Peppermint + spearmint | None | After dinner |
| Moroccan Spearmint | Spearmint | None | Soft, sweet cup |
| Chamomile Spearmint | Spearmint + chamomile | None | Evening |
| Moroccan Mint | Spearmint + green tea | Medium | Moroccan-style tea |
| Pu’erh Vanilla Mint | Mint + pu-erh | Medium | Earthy, smooth |
| Watermelon Mint Agua | Mint + fruit | None | Iced tea |
Mint tea FAQ
What is the difference between peppermint and spearmint?
Peppermint is bold and cooling, with a strong menthol bite. Spearmint is softer and sweeter, which is why it is used in Moroccan-style mint tea. Blends of the two give a balanced cup.
How do I brew mint tea?
For pure mint, use 1 to 2 teaspoons per 250 ml cup and water at about 96°C, and steep 4 to 6 minutes. For mint blended with green tea, use 79°C water and steep 2 to 3 minutes to avoid bitterness.
Is mint tea caffeine-free?
Pure peppermint and spearmint are caffeine-free. Mint blends made with green tea or pu-erh, such as Moroccan Mint, do contain caffeine, so check the base before brewing late in the day.
How do I make Moroccan-style mint tea?
Brew Moroccan Mint or a mix of green tea and spearmint, then sweeten it while hot. Traditionally it is poured from high above the glass to create a light foam.