Peppermint Tea, also known as mint tea, is an infusion made from peppermint (Mentha piperita). Peppermint was first grown in England back in 1750 by combining spearmint and water mint. This caffeine-free drink is typically used to calm the nerves and even heal some illnesses because of the menthol it contains.
People often drink peppermint infused tea to relieve symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. Breastfeeding mothers are often advised to drink peppermint tea to prevent and reduce the occurrence of colic in babies. Because of its cool, menthol smell, this tea is also used to get rid of bad breath. Although it doesn't cure serious illnesses, it can decrease the severity of colds and asthma. It should be taken into account however, that although many people recommend peppermint tea as a natural remedy, no clinical trials have been made to measure its effectiveness and health benefits.
On the other hand, peppermint has been proven to be effective in relaxing a person's muscles. This has made tea made from peppermint a favorite treatment for relaxing muscle spasms and treating colic, indigestion, intestinal gas and diarrhea. However, this also means that it can make stomach contents move back up the esophagus by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter. Because of this, people who have GERD, or gastro esophageal reflux disease, are advised against drinking peppermint tea.
This tea is most commonly made by pouring hot water into a cup with dried peppermint leaves at the bottom and letting the concoction sit for about 10 minutes. Drain off the leaves before serving the tea. Many people find the taste to be simply divine.
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