{"id":830692,"date":"2018-11-29T11:52:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T17:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=830692"},"modified":"2023-11-30T05:58:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T11:58:27","slug":"peppermint-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/peppermint-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Remarkable Health Benefits of Peppermint Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"
It's safe to say that a mug of peppermint tea<\/a> will warm you up on cold afternoons. But did you know that peppermint has all sorts of health benefits, too? The research findings astonished us! Here's a quick look at how peppermint tea and related products like peppermint essential oil<\/a> can help you stay healthy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n It's a hybrid mint that's a cross between watermint and spearmint. Learn more about cooking with mint<\/a>. You can buy peppermint tea, peppermint essential oil and fresh peppermint at most grocery stores. It's not hard to grow fresh peppermint in your herb garden or planter, either. (But watch out\u2014it spreads!)<\/p>\r\n\r\nWhat is Peppermint?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
What Are the Benefits of Peppermint Tea?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nHere's what research about peppermint from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed:\r\n
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How Many Cups of Peppermint Tea Should You Drink a Day?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThere isn't an established amount of peppermint tea that's recommended for daily consumption; however, drinking 1-2 cups for general well-being is a good place to start. We'd recommend a cup to fight the 3 p.m. slump! Before you move ahead, make sure you know the difference between spearmint and peppermint<\/a>.\r\n
Spiced Peppermint Tea<\/h3>\r\n
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Ingredients<\/h4>\r\n
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Directions<\/h4>\r\n
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