Peppermint Leaf

(Mentha × piperita)

Peppermint — Mentha × piperita — is one of the most beloved, widely recognized, and commercially significant herbs on earth. A natural hybrid of watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata), peppermint does not occur in the wild but was first documented in England in the late 17th century, where it was recognized as a distinct and superior mint variety and quickly became one of the most cultivated herbs in Europe. Today, peppermint is grown commercially across the world — with the Willamette Valley of Oregon and the Columbia Basin of Washington producing some of the finest peppermint in existence — and its essential oil is one of the most widely used flavoring and aromatic compounds in the food, beverage, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. The dried leaf, with its intensely refreshing, cool, and clean minty character, is one of the most popular herbal teas in the world — a timeless classic that needs no introduction.

Peppermint leaf is exceptionally rich in volatile essential oils and phytochemicals including menthol (the primary monoterpene alcohol, responsible for the characteristic cooling sensation — typically 35–55% of the essential oil), menthone (20–30%), menthyl acetate, menthofuran, isomenthone, neomenthol, pulegone (in trace amounts), cineole (eucalyptol), limonene, beta-pinene, rosmarinic acid (a potent polyphenolic antioxidant), flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin, hesperidin, eriocitrin), tannins, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Cut & sifted and powdered leaf of Mentha × piperita — Peppermint Leaf
• One of the world’s most popular and widely consumed herbal teas
• Exceptionally rich in menthol — the characteristic cooling monoterpene that defines peppermint’s sensory experience
• Also rich in menthone, rosmarinic acid, luteolin, hesperidin, and eriocitrin
• Intensely refreshing, cool, and clean flavor — the benchmark of the mint family
• Versatile across culinary, beverage, aromatic, and personal care applications
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut & sifted peppermint leaf in 8 oz of hot water for 5–10 minutes; strain. The flavor is intensely refreshing, cool, and clean — one of the most satisfying herbal teas available, hot or iced. Iced Tea: Brew a strong infusion, cool, and serve over ice with a slice of lemon. Culinary: Add to salads, grain dishes, yogurt, and desserts for a fresh minty note. Baking & Confectionery: Incorporate into chocolates, cookies, and candies. Herbal Blends: Pairs beautifully with spearmint, lemon balm, and chamomile in refreshing herbal tea blends. Aromatics: Use dried leaves in sachets and potpourri for a fresh, clean fragrance.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.