Peppermint is the most stimulating of all the mint varieties.
It is cooling,little pungent and great for colds, sore throat, headaches, nervous agitation and improving digestion.
Fresh Mint tea recipe
1. Rinse the mint leaves well.
2. Roughly tear the leaves with your hands and place them in a teapot.
3. Bring the water to a boil let it rest for 30 seconds .
4. Gently bruise the mint leaves with a wooden spoon, to release oils.
5. Add the hot water to the leaves in the teapot.
6. Cover the teapot and let the leaves steep for at least 5 minutes.
7. Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste if desired.
