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A native of the Mediterranean, peppermint leaves were often used to crown luminaries in ancient Greece and Rome. It continues to be revered for its cooling, crisp aroma, deeply refreshing flavour, and smooth finish.

Peppermint's character comes from menthol — the natural compound in the leaf that activates cold receptors in the palate and skin, producing the distinctive cooling sensation without any actual change in temperature. This is what "cool and refreshing" means in peppermint: a genuine physiological response to a specific plant compound, not a flavour description. If you have yet to try gourmet peppermint tea made from just pure peppermint — no added oils or sweeteners — you'll be pleasantly surprised by its superior flavour compared to anything in a standard supermarket teabag.