Peppermint Tea Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Peppermint tea is well-established as a digestive aid, frequently used to relieve symptoms of flatulence (gas) and emesis (vomiting) due to its antispasmodic (muscle-relaxing) properties .
The tea contains various polyphenols (antioxidant plant compounds) and flavonoids, which contribute to its bioactive profile without the caffeine found in traditional black or green teas .
While peppermint is commonly used to manage morning sickness, institutional guidance notes it should not be used excessively in early pregnancy due to potential emmenagogue effects (stimulation of menstrual flow) .
Early research suggests that related herbal infusions, specifically spearmint tea, may have a regulatory effect on androgen levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), though evidence for peppermint tea specifically remains limited .

Interesting fact

The peppermint plant is actually a natural hybrid of spearmint and watermint, first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Water

kcal per 100g

Carbs0.20g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.01g

Monounsat0.00g

Saturated0.00g

Seasonality

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Diet

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Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Dried herbs have a low carbon footprint and minimal water requirements compared to dairy or meat.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Store in a cool, dry place to preserve volatile oils

Away From Direct Sunlight

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

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Claim citations

The impact of peppermint oil on the irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of the pooled clinical data - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of Tea Consumption on Anthropometric Parameters, Metabolic Indexes and Hormone Levels of Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Review article: The physiologic effects and safety of Peppermint Oil and its efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome and other functional disorders - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tea - The Nutrition Source

[4]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Flavor and Well‐Being: A Comprehensive Review of Food Choices ...

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Frequently Used Herbal Teas During Pregnancy - Short Update - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tea consumption and breast cancer risk in a cohort of women with family history of breast cancer - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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