Digestion

Spearmint Cleanse

Softer than peppermint, still a clean finish.

Spearmint is peppermint’s gentler sister — sweeter, less menthol, easier if strong mint bothers you. A pinch of fennel keeps it in the after-dinner family.

Steep: 5 min
Water: 90°C / 195°F
Caffeine: None

Taste · Sweet mint, green, light

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Ingredients

1 cup

Organic spearmint leaf1½ tsp
Organic fennel seed · crushed¼ tsp

Method

1
Steep 4–6 minutes, covered.
2
Strain. Drink warm after lunch, or chill.

Why this cup

Kinder than peppermint for sensitive stomachs
A clean palate reset
Lovely as a light iced tea

Go gently

Usually well tolerated. Stop if mint aggravates reflux.

Steep timer

5:00

More for digestion

Peppermint After

The cup you pour when the meal is finished.

Fennel Afterglow

Sweet seed tea for after a heavy plate.

Anise After

Sweet seed tea when fennel is not enough.