At a glance
Mint-leaf infusion and green tea with mint are different drinks. Identify the mint and read the ingredients before assuming caffeine content or applying peppermint research to every Chinese mint product.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 薄荷茶（薄荷叶茶） |
| Browsing group | Herbal infusion |
| Associated origin | Taihe, Fuyang, Anhui is the inherited source association, not the only place mint is grown |
| Material form | Dried mint leaves or a separately labelled blend |
Taste and appearance
The old comparison describes lightly curled fairly whole pale-green leaves with clear veins, a clear yellow-green cup, lasting fresh fragrance and a cooling sweet fresh taste. Its lip-shaped-leaf wording is not a reliable botanical identification key and is not retained as one. The repeated cup picture is withheld; the leaf picture is a reference without authenticated species.
The original liquor photograph is withheld because identical pixels were assigned to another tea name. Its named identity could not be confirmed; the original file is preserved.
The cover is the original dry-leaf illustration. These images are not TeaPlain tasting samples or proof of origin, grade, age, authenticity or image rights clearance.
Grade characteristics
This preserves the earlier Chinese edition’s sensory comparison. It is not a complete verified current standard table and does not grade your packet. Plant material, growing area, processing and grade are separate details. Decorative star rankings are omitted.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the grades.
| Feature | Extra grade (old comparison) | Grade 1 (old comparison) |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Whole lightly curled leaves with clear veins | Fairly whole lightly curled leaves |
| Dry colour | Pale green | Light green |
| Liquor | Bright clear yellow-green | Fairly bright yellow-green |
| Aroma | Lasting fresh fragrance | Rich fresh fragrance |
| Taste | Cooling sweet mellow fresh taste | Cooling sweet fresh taste |
| Infused material | Whole tender green leaves | Lively leaves retaining tenderness |
Two old sensory columns and three prices are retained without inventing a third sensory grade. The old leaf-shape wording cannot authenticate species.
Names and origin
The inherited account associates the material with Taihe in Fuyang. It mixes a plain mint-leaf infusion with a North-African-style sweetened green tea and mint drink; these should be distinguished. Peppermint, Mentha × piperita, is one identified mint used in English-language products, not a verified identity for this Chinese photograph. Check whether the product is mint leaves alone or a blend containing tea, and read its caffeine information. Do not substitute essential oil or rely on leaf shape to identify a foraged plant.
Everyday benefits
Enjoy an identified mint-leaf infusion for its fresh aroma and cooling taste. Peppermint-leaf evidence is limited; findings for concentrated oil or combinations are not evidence that this cup treats headaches, inflammation, throat problems or digestive disease. The medicinal tradition discussed for identified peppermint leaf does not establish a clinical effect for every mint infusion.
Who may enjoy this tea
For readers who enjoy a fresh cooling aroma in an identified food-grade drink. Choose a leaf-only product if that is what you want, and check a blend’s full label.
When to take care
Identified peppermint-leaf preparations may worsen reflux or heartburn; readers with gallstones or bile-related problems should seek advice about peppermint preparations. This does not identify all Chinese mint as peppermint. Do not substitute essential oil for leaf tea. If taking medicines or Iron supplements, follow their instructions and ask a pharmacist about the actual product rather than assume that all herbal drinks have the same interactions. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and suitability for children need the identified ingredients and preparation; this page gives no medicinal dose.
How to brew
Original prose: glass or porcelain cup
The inherited method uses a heat-safe glass or porcelain cup, 1:50, 90–100°C / 194–212°F water, refilling at about one-third remaining and roughly three infusions. It gives no first steeping time. For an identified food-grade product only, an arithmetic example is 3 g with 150 mL Actual water; that is not a dose validated for every herb. Follow the complete packet instructions first. Different plant species, plant parts and processing cannot share one universal recipe.
These inherited directions are awaiting hands-on testing. Refilling changes the concentration and is not a new measured batch. Let the drink cool enough to sip; do not use a photograph to identify unknown plants.
Read the original illustration separately
Illustration: leaf infusion. Adjust the amount of mint to taste, add 80°C / 176°F water, wait 3–5 minutes, optionally add sugar or honey. It states no measured dose, Actual water volume, vessel capacity or refill sequence. This differs from the 90–100°C prose. It is an inherited image reading, not a validated food-safety or medicinal preparation for any mint species; follow the identified packet.
For ordinary teaware options, see brew without a gaiwan. Keep each complete method together instead of selecting temperature, dose and time from different preparations.
Adjust your cup
Identify the ingredients and follow the actual food product’s complete preparation instructions first. Once that is clear, adjust within those directions for taste. Do not increase the dose or boiling time of unknown plant material to make it suitable for drinking.
How to buy
Check the named mint species, plant part, food-use label, plain leaves versus a tea blend, added sugar/flavouring, maker, dates and preparation directions.
See buy your first Chinese tea for packet comparisons.
China price reference
Undated figures retained from the Chinese edition, in Chinese yuan (CNY). No original brand, batch, harvest or quotation date was recorded. These are not verified current retail quotes, a market average or manufacturer-suggested retail prices.
| Chinese-edition tier | CNY per 500 g (one jin) | Equivalent CNY per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Extra grade | 450 | 90 |
| Grade 1 | 300 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 190 | 38 |
Per 100 g is an arithmetic conversion, not a quoted packet. Do not infer a missing sensory or price tier. Compare actual growing area, style, harvest, roast, weight and channel. A currency conversion does not make a UK or US retail offer comparable to a China historical figure.
How to store
Original storage method
Keep the bag or food-safe container tightly sealed, in a cool dry place protected from light, moisture and strong smells. Reseal after taking a portion and check the closure, particularly during humid seasonal changes. Keep it away from cooking steam, the dishwasher, sunny windows and spices. Follow the product’s date and storage label; no universal shelf life is established here.
Origin, processing and history
The inherited flowchart labels picking, withering, breaking cells, fermentation, pan heating, shaping and drying. That is not verified as the manufacture of plain dried mint leaves and is withheld rather than presented as every mint product’s route. Dried leaves, fresh leaves, essential oils and mint/tea blends are distinct preparations.
Common questions
Is mint tea the same as green tea with mint?
No. A leaf-only mint infusion and a blend containing green tea have different ingredients and potentially different caffeine content. Check the packet; peppermint research does not identify every mint sold as bohe.
Can I move one number from this recipe into a different vessel?
Keep leaf form, measured dose and actual water, temperature, timing and separation together. Nominal capacity or a fill fraction is not a measured ratio.
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Editorial notes and updates
Updated 16 October 2026. Valid original descriptions, sensory comparisons, prose and image methods, storage handling, China price figures and usable pictures are retained with their scope. Doubtful medical, ranking and exact historical claims are revised or omitted. Current full grade clauses and historical prices are not certified. Original Chinese-labelled graphics have English reading notes; no TeaPlain tasting or brewing test is claimed. Internal research and image audits record the decisions.