Mint

Mint (bohe, 薄荷) brings a bright, cooling lift to a blend - clean menthol freshness with a sweet green edge. Even a small pinch changes the whole character of a cup, turning it crisp and refreshing.

Taste and aroma in tea

Mint sits beautifully with green tea and light floral blends, where its coolness sharpens the finish and makes the tea feel clean and lively. It is at its best in warm weather, iced or hot, when that fresh menthol note is exactly what you want.

In the Chinese tradition

In Chinese thinking mint is a cooling herb, used to “clear heat” and ease a heavy head - a classic remedy for stuffy, hot days. It is a common companion to chrysanthemum and green tea in cooling infusions.

How to brew

Mint does not need boiling water - 85–90 °C keeps it fresh and green. Steep briefly; a long infusion can turn the leaf faintly bitter, so it is better to keep it short and top up.