Peppermint leaf

Habitat & Origin

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a natural hybrid of water mint and spearmint and is grown mainly in temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. The plant thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soils along streams, irrigation channels, and flat fields with ample sunlight. For infusions, the harvest time is crucial: leaves are cut just before or at the beginning of flowering, when the menthol content in the glandular hairs is at its highest. After harvesting, the stems are briefly post-dried, and then the leaves are stripped from the stalks and dried in airy layers. Maison Tisane selects peppermint based on color and nose: deep green leaf with a cool, sharp but clean mint scent, without musty or earthy undertones.

Active compounds

Peppermint contains menthol, menthone, and fresh aromatic terpenes that together form the powerful, cool-tingling mint expression. These compounds open immediately in warm water and give a bright, sparkling aroma profile with a long, clean finish. In blends, peppermint brings focus, energy, and a modern, crystal-clear freshness.

Ayurvedic approach

Peppermint is seen in Ayurveda as a distinctly cool, aromatic leaf that relieves Pitta, opens Kapha, and keeps Vata calm as long as the dose remains mild. Its menthol freshness was associated in European and Arab cultures with hospitality and fresh clarity: mint bundles hung at entrances or fountains. Energetically, peppermint feels like night coolness over stone — tingling, clarifying, and lightly activating without overwhelming.

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