Mint: An Ancient Herb with Healing Properties
Posted by Dan | Posted in Growing Tea, Tea in History, Uncategorized | Posted on 17-09-2009
Tags: antioxidant, herbal tea, peppermint
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Many people these days enjoy Peppermint. You can find it’s unique and refreshing characteristics in gum, toothpaste, chocolate, cookies, lip gloss, candy canes, and in a multitude of beverages.
But did you know that this herb has been cherished for centuries?
Fresh Cut Peppermint
(Well, to be more precise mint has been around for centuries – but peppermint which is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint is relatively new, jumping on the scene in England between 1696 to 1750)
Dating as far back as 1000 BC The Ancient Egyptians would bury their dead with herbs and essential oils – including mint – thought to be burned as incense. The Romans also used mint frequently to aid in digestion, brewing the leaves to create a tea that helped with gastric and nerve related issues.
We have a few great teas that include this wonderful herb:
- Peppermint Dream (peppermint and lavender)
- Premium Peppermint (yep you guessed it – nothing but high quality peppermint)
- Blueberry Pom-Bomb Antioxidant Tea
- Chocolate Mint (A perfect dessert tea that is wonderful with shortbread cookies – YUM)