Ginger Mint Lemon Tea — Ayurveda

Our ginger mint lemon tea is made from three organic ingredients: ginger root, spearmint leaves and lemon peel. It's a caffeine-free evening cup built on warm ginger, cool spearmint and a bright lemon-peel finish.

Why We Blend Ginger with Spearmint and Lemon Peel

This is the tea we drink after dinner.

Ginger root is the rhizome of the ginger plant, native to Southeast Asia, where cuisines feature it everywhere. It has been a kitchen staple across Asia for thousands of years, used fresh, powdered, dried, juiced or as oil, and prized for its heat and aroma. We use it in several of our traditional Ayurvedic recipes.

Spearmint is native to Europe and Asia, a pleasantly aromatic plant whose natural compounds limonene and carvone give it that bright, cool finish. It's enjoyed worldwide as a tea in its own right.

Lemon peel brings the citrusy zest that ties ginger and mint together. Real peel — not flavoring.

That's the whole tea. Three ingredients you can pronounce.

What Ginger Mint Lemon Tea Tastes Like

🌶️ First sip: Bold, warming ginger 🌿 Mid-palate: Cool, bright spearmint 🍋 Finish: Lemon peel zest — clean and lingering

Our favorite add-ins:

• Honey — the classic finishing touch
• A slice of fresh lemon — for extra brightness
• Hot or iced — works equally well both ways

How to Brew Ginger Mint Lemon Tea

Standard cup: Pour boiling water (200–212°F) over one tea bag. Steep 5–7 minutes.

Stronger brew: Two bags or 10+ minutes for a more pronounced ginger heat.

After-dinner cup: Let one bag steep while you clear the table. Ginger and spearmint are a familiar pairing in many kitchens.

Iced: Brew strong, cool, pour over ice with extra lemon. The fresh lemon brightens the peel's zest on the finish.

What Makes This Tea Different

Details

• Type: Herbal tea (caffeine-free)
• Tea bags: 16 per box (0.88 oz / 25g)
• Ingredients: Organic Ginger Root, Organic Spearmint Leaves, Organic Lemon Peel
• Certifications: USDA Organic, CCOF Certified
• Tea bag material: Compostable Abaca hemp, no metal staples
• Blended in: California, USA, in an FDA-registered food facility (registration is not FDA approval)
• Sourcing: Ginger from India, spearmint from Egypt and Pacific Northwest, lemon peel from California

Caution: This is not medical advice. Consult a health care provider prior to use. Do not use if pregnant or nursing, when you have a medical condition, or if you are using prescription drugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tea caffeine-free? Yes. Ginger root, spearmint and lemon peel are all naturally caffeine-free.

Spearmint or peppermint — which is in this tea? Spearmint. Spearmint is softer, slightly sweeter, with a rounded mint character. Peppermint is sharper and more menthol-forward. We chose spearmint because its softer flavor sits well next to the ginger.

Is the lemon real? Yes. Organic lemon peel — the actual outer rind of the lemon, dried. No "lemon flavoring."

Can I make this iced? Yes — it's one of our favorite iced teas. Brew strong, cool, pour over ice. Add a fresh lemon slice.

Does ginger have a strong heat? Moderate. Steeping for the full 7 minutes gives a noticeable warming finish. Two bags doubles the heat.

A Note from Herbal Cup

Sometimes the simplest blend is the right one. Kitchens all over the world have some version of ginger, mint and lemon together, and we didn't see a reason to add anything else. We kept it organic and left it at that.

More Ginger Teas

Like the ginger in this cup? Try:

• Ginger Lemon Hibiscus — for the tart-sweet ginger cup
• Moringa Ginger Mint Tea — ginger and peppermint with moringa leaf and hibiscus
• Our ajwain and ginger blend — ajwain tastes like a cross between oregano and fennel

Shop the collection:

• After-Meal Herbal Teas — the post-dinner collection

Important Information

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.