Peppermint is one of my favorite herbs, and it’s so easy to get all the benefits of peppermint in a tea.
Plus, drinking a cup of tea is a really easy way to be healthier.
There are many, many peppermint tea benefits, but I’m going to go over the top four that are most likely to help you.
Then, I’ll give you some simple peppermint tea recipes for indigestion, headache, sleep, and more.
Peppermint is one of my top go-to herbs, especially for digestion, and one of the few remedies that gives me instant relief.
So let’s get started with what peppermint tea is good for.
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Calms Your Whole Digestive System
Peppermint tea has antispasmodic properties that help your muscles relax, including the ones in your digestive system.
It’s one of the top herbal choices for general indigestion, nausea, and gas.
Peppermint can also help with stomach cramps and spasms as well as indigestion and cramps caused by PMS. (Rosemary Gladstar. Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, pg. 185)
Although peppermint tea hasn’t been specifically researched, there are many studies indicating the benefits of peppermint oil for IBS symptoms. (1)
Actually, I can tell you from experience that peppermint does help IBS in both tea and oil form.
The next time you aren’t feeling well after a meal or have an unhappy digestion, try a cup of mint tea!
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Helps Relieve Headaches
Along with its antispasmodic properties, peppermint also has anodyne (pain-relieving) effects.
A cup of peppermint tea can help to relax muscles that may be causing tension in the neck and head.
Its pain-relieving properties help to relieve headache pain and may even help with migraines. (2)
Because another one of the benefits of peppermint tea is relieving stress, it can be especially helpful for stress-related headaches.
Try making yourself a cup the next time your head hurts.
Stress-Relieving + Helps With Sleep
Peppermint can also be a very calming and relaxing herb.
Its antispasmodic properties help muscles to relax, and the whole herb can reduce stress and relax your mind.
A cup of peppermint tea before bedtime can be very beneficial for sleep, especially if you are having problems sleeping due to stress.
It’s important to note that peppermint does not have a sedative effective, and won’t actually send you off to sleep.
Some people find it has lots of benefits for calming them down to sleep, while others might not notice any effect from peppermint tea.
But since it’s naturally caffeine-free, there’s no harm in drinking a cup in the evening to see if it helps!
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Energizing
Peppermint is sometimes referred to as the “green energy” herb because of its invigorating effects.
But if I just said that peppermint tea can help with sleep, how can it be energizing, too?
Herbs have a really unique way of working with what our bodies need.
Drinking peppermint tea in the morning or during the day when you need energy will have a different effect than drinking it before bed.
To really wake yourself up and get an energy boost, I would recommend making a pretty strong cup of tea or using peppermint oil instead (it’s much stronger).
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Other Benefits of Peppermint Tea
Those are really the top benefits of peppermint tea and why I would use it, but it can be beneficial in other ways, too.
Drinking it can help to freshen your breath and may even kill germs that cause oral problems. (3)
Peppermint can also help you breathe better with a cold or allergies. Even just breathing in the steam of peppermint tea can be refreshing. (4)
And finally, drinking peppermint tea can also help with menstrual cramps (although I find that peppermint oil works better).
So now that you know all about what peppermint tea is good for, here are some really simple recipes to try.
Simple Peppermint Tea Recipe
To make it really easy on yourself, I would just buy a box of good quality, organic peppermint tea (like this one) and have the pre-made teabags on hand.
However if you plan to make a lot of tea, it makes more sense to buy peppermint in bulk.
Here’s the simplest recipe for peppermint tea:
- Use 1-3 teaspoons of dried peppermint leaf per cup of water.
- Put the dried peppermint in a mug, and pour boiling water over it.
- Let it steep for at least 10-15 minutes before straining out the peppermint and enjoying! Add a sweetener if you like (I use maple syrup).
- You can also buy empty tea bags and put your peppermint in there before steeping instead of having to strain it out after.
Calming Tea Recipe
This recipe is also very simple and consists of equal parts chamomile and peppermint.
It’s a good combination for calming indigestion, stress, and certain types of headaches. The chamomile also makes it a good sleep tea.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried peppermint
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chamomile
Instructions:
- Add the herbs to your favorite tea mug loose or put them in an empty tea bag.
- Fill up the mug with boiling water, cover with a cloth, and let steep 10-15 minutes.
- Strain out the herbs (or take out the teabag), sweeten if you’d like, and enjoy!
- Try this tea for upset stomach, before bed, or for stress or indigestion related headaches.
Green Energy Tea Recipe
Peppermint tea by itself can give you an energy boost.
Adding in nettle, which is packed with iron and other nutrients, can help to restore overall energy levels.
Red raspberry leaf is another herb with lots of nutrients and is especially beneficial for women.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons dried peppermint
- 2 teaspoons dried nettle leaf
- (Optional) 1 teaspoon red raspberry leaf
Instructions:
- Add the herbs to your favorite tea mug loose or put them in an empty tea bag.
- Fill up the mug with boiling water, cover with a cloth, and let steep 10-15 minutes.
- Strain out the herbs (or take out the teabag), sweeten if you’d like, and enjoy! Adding a little lemon juice also tastes good.
*The peppermint should give you an immediate energy boost, but the nettle works to nourish and build your energy levels over time. Drink this tea often if you are feeling run-down.
Lemony Mint Mood-Lift Tea Recipe
Lemon balm is one of the best herbs you can use for a mood-lift and goes well with peppermint.
This peppermint tea recipe can be especially good during the winter if you have a difficult time with this season.
Ingredients:
- (Optional) Cinnamon stick
- (Optional) Lemon juice
Instructions:
- Put both tea bags in your favorite mug along with the cinnamon stick if using.
- Fill up the mug with boiling water, cover with a cloth, and let steep 10-15 minutes.
- Take out the tea bags and sweeten if you would like. Add a little bit of lemon juice for even more lemony flavor and enjoy!
CinnaMint Digestive Tea Recipe
This recipe combines peppermint with another great aid for your digestion: cinnamon.
More than just a flavorful spice, cinnamon especially helps your stomach after overeating and stimulates a slow digestion.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of dried peppermint or 1 peppermint tea bag
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions:
- Add the loose peppermint or the tea bag to your favorite mug along with the cinnamon stick.
- Fill up the mug with boiling water, cover with a cloth, and let steep 10-15 minutes.
- Take out the tea bag or strain out the herbs, sweeten if you’d like, and enjoy!
*This can be a good holiday tea (as in something to help your stomach after you’ve eaten too much holiday food).
Discover The Benefits of Peppermint Tea
Now that you know all the health benefits of peppermint tea + what it’s good for, start using it in one of these recipes!
A simple peppermint tea recipe can help indigestion, relieve a headache, calm stress, and give you natural energy.
So go get yourself some peppermint and try it for yourself!
The material in this post is for informational/educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please see a qualified health professional for specific health concerns. Herbal remedies are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
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