Fresh Peppermint Water & Tea: The Simplest Summer Wellness Habit

Fresh Peppermint Water & Tea: The Simplest Summer Wellness Habit

Fresh peppermint leaves are one of summer’s greatest gifts — and one of the most underused wellness tools in the kitchen.

There is nothing quite like a cold jug of water filled with fresh peppermint leaves on a hot South African summer’s day. It is cooling, refreshing, and alive — and that last part matters more than most people realise.

Why Living Food in Your Water Matters

Adding fresh, living plant matter to your water does more than just flavour it. It activates the water, infusing it with the plant's natural compounds, enzymes, and volatile oils. This is fundamentally different from drinking plain water or flavoured cordials — you are drinking something that is genuinely alive and working with your body.

Peppermint in particular brings a remarkable set of benefits:

• Deeply cooling — peppermint contains menthol, which creates a genuine cooling sensation in the body, not just the mouth
• Digestive support — peppermint relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract, easing bloating, gas, and indigestion
• Encourages hydration — the inviting aroma and refreshing taste make it far easier to drink enough water throughout the day
• Natural energy — the scent of peppermint is known to improve alertness and reduce mental fatigue
• Antimicrobial properties — peppermint has natural antibacterial and antiviral properties that support overall wellness
• Headache relief — peppermint is a well-known natural remedy for tension headaches

How to Make Peppermint Water

1. Fill a large glass jug with cold filtered water
2. Add a generous handful of fresh peppermint leaves — lightly bruise them first by clapping them between your palms to release the oils
3. Add ice and a few slices of lemon or cucumber if you like
4. Leave to infuse for at least 15–30 minutes before drinking
5. Refill the jug with water throughout the day — the leaves will continue to infuse

Tip: Keep a jug of peppermint water in the fridge every day through summer. You will naturally drink more water — and your digestion will thank you for it.

How to Make Peppermint Tea

For a warm cup of peppermint tea, simply place a small handful of fresh leaves into one of our Unbleached Herb & Tea Infusion Bags or our Reusable Infusion Bags, pour freshly boiled water over them, and steep for 5–10 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger and more therapeutic the brew.

Drink it warm in the morning to wake up the digestive system, or cool it down and pour it over ice for a refreshing afternoon drink.

Growing Your Own Peppermint

Peppermint is one of the easiest herbs to grow in South Africa — it thrives in partial shade, loves water, and spreads readily. Plant it in a pot to contain it, keep it well watered, and you will have a continuous supply of fresh leaves throughout the year. It is one of the most rewarding plants to have in any wellness garden.

Make Your Own Herbal Infusions

Our infusion bags make it easy to brew any fresh or dried herb at home:

• Unbleached Herb & Tea Infusion Bags — filter paper, corn fibre & silk nylon options
• Reusable Infusion Bags — 100 per pack, ideal for loose leaf tea, herbs & spices

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