Loose leaf Northwest Mint herbal tea with green and golden dried leaves scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
Northwest Mint herbal tea in black canister with green label next to brewed red tea in glass mug and fresh mint leaves, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
Northwest Mint loose leaf herbal tea in black canister with green label band, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Organic Herbal Tea | Minty & Cooling | Caffeine-Free

Organic Northwest Mint Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Peppermint Spearmint Brisk

Two mints, one cup. Peppermint brings the cooling menthol punch; spearmint softens it with a candy-sweet finish. The after-dinner cup that resets the palate.

Ingredients: Organic Peppermint Leaf, Organic Spearmint Leaf.

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About Northwest Mint

The two-mint cup that drinks cleaner than peppermint alone.

Organic peppermint and spearmint, hand-blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) brings the cooling menthol punch that opens the sinuses and clears the head. Spearmint (Mentha spicata) rounds it out with a natural candy-like sweetness that makes the whole cup feel like a treat, not a medicine. The contrast between the two is what makes the blend feel complete. Peppermint contains roughly 40% menthol; spearmint contains almost none, relying instead on carvone for its softer character. The two compounds balance each other in the cup the way they balance each other in the garden.

Why the Pacific Northwest grows the best mint in the world.

Volcanic soils and cool nights concentrate essential oils in the leaves. Oregon and Washington produce roughly 70% of the peppermint oil used in American food and beverage, with the Willamette Valley as the center. The same terroir that grows world-class hops and Pinot Noir also grows mint with a depth of flavor that greenhouse-grown or imported mint can't match. The leaves steep vivid green and hold their menthol through multiple infusions.

Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

This is a YBTCO botanical blend, not a single-origin tea. We source the peppermint and spearmint from certified organic growers in the Pacific Northwest, then hand-blend them in small batches to keep the menthol-to-sweetness ratio consistent. Sharp, sweet, clean.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sharp, bright menthol with a sweet herbal undertone. The peppermint hits first; the spearmint follows with something almost candy-like.

Flavor: Cool and layered. A crisp peppermint snap opens the cup, then gives way to spearmint's round, naturally sweet character. No bitterness, no astringency.

Finish: Long-lasting, clean coolness that freshens the palate and breath. A gentle tingle lingers well after the last sip.

Why You'll Love It

Peppermint, the carminative: Mentha x piperita has been the after-dinner cup of Western herbalism for centuries. The menthol relaxes the smooth muscle in the digestive tract, which is why herbalists call it a carminative. The same action that cools the mouth also settles the stomach. Folk medicine traditions across Europe and the Middle East brewed peppermint after heavy meals, and modern clinical studies have confirmed the mechanism.

Spearmint, the sweeter cousin: Mentha spicata was the cooling cup of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditions, valued for its gentler character. The carvone that gives spearmint its candy-sweet flavor also carries antioxidant compounds, including rosmarinic acid. In folk medicine, spearmint was the cup for settling an upset stomach and freshening the breath without the medicinal edge that straight peppermint can carry.

Together: The peppermint does the cooling, carminative work. The spearmint softens the sharpness and makes the cup something you want to drink, not something you feel like you should drink. Caffeine-free. Good morning, good night, good after a meal.

Loose leaf Northwest Mint herbal tea with green and golden dried leaves scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Northwest Mint

$16.00 USD
$16.00 USD
What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Peppermint Leaf

Mentha x piperita

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Spearmint Leaf

Mentha spicata

Morocco & Pacific Northwest

Peppermint Leaf

Mentha x piperita

Cool, crisp menthol, traditionally used to refresh and ease the stomach.

In the cup

Peppermint is a hybrid mint with an unusually high menthol content, the source of its cool, sharp taste. The menthol gives an instant cooling lift and a clean finish. It is valued for flavor and its long history as an after-meal cup. Much of the U.S. crop grows in the Willamette Valley.

Traditionally grown in Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Spearmint Leaf

Mentha spicata

Sweet, cooling mint, rounder and softer than peppermint.

In the cup

Spearmint is the gentler cousin of peppermint, carrying far less menthol, so the flavor reads sweeter and rounder, cool without the sharp bite. It is the mint of Moroccan tea and the garden bed alike. Bright and refreshing, it lifts a blend and finishes clean, and much of it grows here in the Pacific Northwest.

Traditionally grown in Morocco & Pacific Northwest

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Northwest Mint Herbal Tea

Steep cooling. Sip fresh.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
2.0 tsp
Leaf
5 min
Steep Time
Re-Steep · Up to 1×
Cover the cup while it steeps. The volatile oils that give mint its cooling power escape with the steam. A lid traps the menthol and keeps the cup vivid.
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Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

Iced Mint Tea with Lime
Brew 2 heaping teaspoons in 8 ounces of boiling water for 6 minutes. While the tea is still hot, dissolve 1 teaspoon of honey or cane sugar into the cup. Pour over ice. Squeeze half a lime into the glass. The lime sharpens the menthol, the honey rounds the whole thing. Drinks like a mojito without the rum.

Mint Tea Simple Syrup
Brew 4 tablespoons of leaves in 8 ounces of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain. While the tea is still hot, stir in 1 cup of cane sugar until dissolved. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Use it to sweeten iced coffee, lemonade, cocktails, or sparkling water. The menthol cuts through sweetness without disappearing.

After-Dinner Digestive Cup
Brew 1 heaping teaspoon in 8 ounces of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drink it hot, about 20 minutes after a heavy meal. The menthol in the peppermint relaxes the smooth muscle in the digestive tract, which is the mechanism behind the carminative action herbalists have valued for centuries. Best paired with a slow walk and no screen time.

Loose leaf Northwest Mint herbal tea with green and golden dried leaves scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Your Questions About Northwest Mint, Answered.

Is this just peppermint tea, or is it a blend?

It's a purposeful blend. Peppermint on its own can be sharp or medicinal. We blend it with spearmint to add sweetness and complexity, creating a smoother, more drinkable cup. The peppermint does the cooling work; the spearmint makes it taste like something you want to drink.

Is organic mint tea caffeine-free?

Yes, completely. Peppermint and spearmint are naturally caffeine-free herbs, not leaves from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. You can drink this any time of day, including right before bed, with zero caffeine concern.

What is the best way to brew loose leaf mint tea?

Use boiling water (212°F) and steep for 5 to 6 minutes with the cup covered. The lid traps the volatile mint oils that would otherwise escape with the steam. Use 2 grams (one heaping teaspoon) per 8-ounce cup. For iced mint tea, brew double-strength and pour directly over ice.