Spearmint
— Janice L. Verified
All about Spearmint, Herbal Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineCaffeine free
TasteSweet, cool, mild mint, softer than peppermint, refreshing
What’s in itSpearmint (Mentha spicata)
How to brew it
- 212°F / 100°C
- Steep 5–7 minutes COVERED
- Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz
- Covering traps the volatile oils that carry most of the flavour
212°F / 100°C — Steep 5–7 minutes — Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz — Milder than peppermint, won't overpower — Excellent iced
Beyond the cup
The hormonal balance tea — and one of the few herbal teas with clinical evidence at actual tea doses. Two studies found that women drinking spearmint tea twice daily experienced reduced free testosterone levels, making it relevant for hormonal concerns including PCOS. Also traditionally used for digestion and as a gentler, non-menthol alternative to peppermint. Steep 1–2 tsp for 5–10 minutes. Two cups daily is the amount used in the studies.
Good for
For the long term
- Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve digestive discomfort
- Spearmint has been studied in small trials for hormonal acne and hirsutism
- Sweeter and gentler than peppermint; naturally caffeine-free
- The after-lunch cup, and the one that goes into everything
Traditionally used as a digestive herb, and gentler than peppermint in every respect.
Studied in trials on hormonal markers in women; the findings are summarised in the ingredient guide and are not claimed here.
Rich in rosmarinic acid, which extracts well into water.
Naturally caffeine-free. The mint for anyone who finds peppermint too intense — and the one in a Moroccan glass.
These teas are foods, sold as such. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What it goes with
For a comprehensive hormonal balance blend, pair with our Fennel Seeds (traditional women's health herb with its own phytoestrogenic properties) and Cinnamon Ground (insulin sensitization relevant to PCOS). Our Rosemary shares spearmint's star compound, rosmarinic acid — pair them for an antioxidant powerhouse.
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