{"title":"Minty \u0026 Refreshing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCool, crisp, and clean: mint for every occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint tea is the reset button. Our Minty \u0026amp; Refreshing collection relies on organic Peppermint and Spearmint to wake up the palate, settle the stomach, and cool the body. From pure herbal infusions to mint-spiked green teas and energizing yerba mates, these blends bring menthol's natural cooling power to every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint contains menthol, a compound that triggers a cooling sensation on contact. This makes these teas incredible for hot summer days (brew them iced), for soothing a sore throat and congestion (breathe in the steam), or for calming an overworked digestive system after a heavy meal. The difference between Peppermint and Spearmint is subtle: Peppermint is sharper and more cooling, while Spearmint is sweeter and milder. You'll find both in this collection, often blended together for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of these blends are caffeine-free herbals, but a few (like Green Fusion and the yerba mate blends) pair mint's clarity with a gentle lift. Always fresh, never toothpaste-y. Steep hot for 5 to 7 minutes in boiling water, or cold-brew overnight for a pitcher of summer hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-mint-herbal-tea\" title=\"Northwest Mint\"\u003eNorthwest Mint\u003c\/a\u003e is the purest mint we offer. Mint also aids digestion, so see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/digest-and-detox\" title=\"Digest \u0026amp; Detox\"\u003eDigest \u0026amp; Detox\u003c\/a\u003e teas, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iced-teas\" title=\"Iced Teas\"\u003eIced Teas\u003c\/a\u003e for cold-brew ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tummy-bliss","title":"Tummy Bliss","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe after-dinner cup.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the cup for the way a meal likes to end. Cooling peppermint leads, sweet fennel follows, and marshmallow root brings a soft, silky body to the brew. Chamomile rounds it with a gentle floral note. Sweet, minty, soft on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe herbs in the cup.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint and fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a cooling, anise-sweet character that has closed European, Mediterranean, and Indian after-dinner tables for centuries. \u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow root\u003c\/strong\u003e releases a gel-like silkiness when steeped, the same root that once gave the candy its name. \u003cstrong\u003eChamomile\u003c\/strong\u003e is a long-loved evening flower, traditionally enjoyed at the close of the day. \u003cstrong\u003eGinger and calendula\u003c\/strong\u003e round it out with a warming snap and a soft floral edge. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep strong, drink it warm.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water, 6 minutes. The boil draws out the bright oils in the peppermint and fennel. The longer steep lets the marshmallow root release its silky body, which gives the cup its coating sweetness. Sip it hot, or let it cool to lukewarm for a softer, rounder cup. Sip slow either way. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256154046786,"sku":"SQ9790832","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256154079554,"sku":"SQ9790833","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/tummy-bliss-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851320"},{"product_id":"detox","title":"Detox","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAn organic herbal blend, made for daily ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the classic spring-tonic herbs of European and North American folk tradition: burdock root and nettle leaf. For centuries, springtime herbalists reached for these roots and leaves as the season turned, and they have held a long place in Western herbalism. This blend pairs them with peppermint for cooling freshness, licorice root for natural sweetness, and ginger root for its warm, lively spice. The cup tastes surprisingly sweet before anything is added, earthy without being bitter, minty without being medicinal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy no senna or cascara.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the teas sold under this name lean on harsh botanicals like senna leaf or cascara bark. This blend skips that route entirely. Instead it leans on burdock and nettle, the mineral-rich spring-tonic herbs of Western tradition, with licorice to harmonize the blend and round the earthiness, and ginger to add warmth. The result is a tea built for a daily cup, not a quick fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning or night, as a daily ritual. Because it contains no caffeine, the tea fits any hour. Many customers brew it first thing in the morning as a clean-start ritual. Others pour a cup after a heavy meal to round out the evening. Steep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 minutes. The licorice root sweetness builds with time. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256214405442,"sku":"SQ6924075","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256214438210,"sku":"SQ6924076","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/detox-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"lavender-ginger-mint","title":"Lavender Ginger Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe herbal blend built on contrast.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint cools. Ginger warms. Lavender softens both. The cup opens with the sweet, menthol brightness of spearmint leaf, moves into the floral calm of lavender flowers, and finishes with the gentle heat of ginger root. The contrast between the cooling mint and the warming ginger creates a tingling sensation that settles the nervous system. It is the herbal blend for the moment when the body needs to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy spearmint, not peppermint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint (\u003cem\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/em\u003e) contains less menthol than peppermint, which makes it sweeter and softer on the palate. The lower menthol content means the mint does not overpower the delicate floral notes of the lavender. Spearmint has been the digestive mint of Mediterranean herbalism for centuries, showing up in Moroccan tea rituals and Greek digestion tonics. The sweetness pairs naturally with ginger's warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three-herb logic.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger root moves stagnation in the digestive tract, a tradition that runs through Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a warming carminative. Lavender calms the nervous system, with modern aromatherapy studies showing the volatile oils (linalool and linalyl acetate) reduce perceived stress. Spearmint cools inflammation and settles the stomach. 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The goal is replenishment. Steep them long (6 to 10 minutes), drink them daily, and the minerals accumulate in the body the way food does. The tradition comes out of the Wise Woman lineage, a Western herbalism approach focused on nourishment over intervention. Susun Weed, the herbalist who codified the practice in the 1980s, called nettle-oatstraw infusions \"liquid vitamins.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot or cold-brewed. Many customers make a quart at a time, keep it in the fridge, and drink it in place of water throughout the week. The flavor stays mild and minty even when brewed strong. 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Carminatives relax the smooth muscle in the digestive tract and let trapped gas pass, which is why this blend has been the after-meal cup and the nausea cup since we opened. Bright lemon on the front, spicy ginger in the middle, cooling mint on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy four, not one.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger alone can be too heating. Mint alone can be too cooling. Lemon alone lacks body. Together, they balance. The ginger provides the warming action that moves digestion forward. The mint provides the cooling counterpoint that settles the cramping. The lemongrass and lemon verbena tie the cup together with a citrus thread that makes the whole thing drinkable, not medicinal. The blend works as a stomach soother, a travel-sickness cup, a post-meal ritual, and a cold-weather immune support all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water, steep 6 minutes. 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Seven ingredients, each one pulling a specific job: the Yerba Mate delivers the caffeine backbone (roughly 65-75mg per cup), the peppermint brightens the palate, the schisandra berries add a tart-sweet complexity, the eleuthero and ginkgo sit in the adaptogen lane, the licorice binds the flavor, the eucalyptus opens the sinuses. The cup tastes minty, earthy, lightly sweet, and drinks like something you'd make for a deadline, not a moment of relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Yerba Mate works differently than coffee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba Mate is \u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e, a South American holly species cultivated across Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The caffeine content sits between green tea and coffee, but the compound profile includes theobromine (the alkaloid in chocolate) and theophylline (a bronchodilator), which modulate the stimulant effect. Traditional gaucho culture treats Mate as an all-day social drink, passed in a gourd among friends and refilled repeatedly. The steady lift, not the spike-and-crash. Mate also contains chlorogenic acids and saponins, plant compounds studied in modern phytochemistry for antioxidant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe adaptogen support layer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleuthero root is \u003cem\u003eEleutherococcus senticosus\u003c\/em\u003e, often called Siberian Ginseng, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine under the name \u003cem\u003eci wu jia\u003c\/em\u003e as a Qi tonic. Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species on the planet, with fossil records dating back 270 million years. Both herbs sit in the adaptogen category in Western herbalism, plants that support the body's response to physical and mental stress. The combination doesn't eliminate fatigue, but it tends to smooth the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256269029698,"sku":"SQ0565636","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256269062466,"sku":"SQ0565637","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/clean-energy-loose-leaf-mate-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"elderberry-immunitea","title":"Elderberry Immunitea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe jammy, citrus-bright cup for everyday immune support.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberry Immunitea is an organic herbal blend built around elderberries, the dark, jammy fruit reached for in European herbalism for centuries. We pair the berries with echinacea, orange peel for brightness, licorice root for natural sweetness, and a whisper of spearmint to finish. Elderberry and echinacea are traditionally enjoyed for everyday immune support,* which makes this the cup to reach for on the days you want to take a little extra care of yourself. The cup tastes like berry cobbler with a citrus edge. No artificial sweeteners, no flavorings. Just the fruit and the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these five ingredients work together.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) have been a staple of Western herbalism since at least the 5th century BCE. The berries are rich in anthocyanins, the pigment compounds that give them their deep purple color and their long-standing reputation. Echinacea (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e) comes from the Plains tribes of North America, who used the root long before it entered European pharmacopeias in the early 1900s. Licorice root brings natural sweetness (50 times sweeter than sugar by weight) without any added sugar. Orange peel cuts through the richness with bright, oils-forward citrus. Spearmint cools the finish. Five ingredients, five purposes, one cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Drink hot, or cold-brew overnight (2 teaspoons in 16 ounces) and keep a pitcher in the fridge for the week. The traditional herbalism approach is consistency: the same cup, the same time, every day. A daily ritual, not a rescue. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains licorice root. If you have high blood pressure, or a heart or kidney condition, or are pregnant, limit licorice and consult your healthcare provider.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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Dandelion and nettle round it out with an earthy, mineral depth. The cup tastes substantial, an unsweetened, zero-calorie pour for any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the savory-mint profile works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mint teas lean sweet and dessert-like. This one leans savory, with the rosemary and sage adding an herbaceous backbone that makes the mint read more like a tonic than a treat. The fennel brings a natural sweetness without sugar. The bitterness of dandelion and the grassy-mineral notes of nettle anchor the cup in the long tradition of bitter herbs in Western herbalism. The savory profile resets the palate, which is why so many customers reach for this cup in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe dual-caffeine base.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba mate brings a clean, sustained energy. Green tea adds L-theanine, the amino acid that smooths the caffeine edge. Together, they provide a steady lift without the crash. The hojicha, a roasted Japanese green tea made from stems and leaves, adds a toasted-grain sweetness and drops the overall caffeine just slightly, for a balanced cup that tastes like something you would drink for pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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Light enough for afternoon sipping. Smooth enough to drink unsweetened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy spearmint, not peppermint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint contains less menthol than peppermint, which is why it tastes sweeter and softer. Peppermint brings a sharp cooling sensation that can overpower delicate tea leaves. Spearmint integrates. The sweetness balances the vegetal notes in the green tea without masking them. The pairing shows up across Middle Eastern and North African tea traditions for the same reason: the two work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe iced ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew strong (1 teaspoon in 8 ounces at 175°F for 3 minutes), sweeten lightly with honey while the tea is still warm, then pour over a tall glass of ice. The mint amplifies when cold. The lemongrass stays bright. The green tea base holds it all together. Drinks like a spa water that actually tastes like something.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256304845122,"sku":"SQ8045062","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256304877890,"sku":"SQ8045063","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/green-fusion-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"chamomile-mint","title":"Chamomile Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe after-dinner digestif that cools the mouth and settles the stomach.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole Egyptian chamomile blossoms paired with Pacific Northwest peppermint and spearmint. Two ingredients, three actions. The chamomile relaxes smooth muscle in the digestive tract. The mints are carminatives, with volatile oils that move trapped gas and ease bloating. The combination tastes like fresh mint over apple-sweet chamomile, cooling on the tongue, settling in the belly. The cup you reach for 20 minutes after a heavy meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the mint-chamomile pairing works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint and spearmint contain menthol and carvone, volatile oils that relax the smooth muscle lining the gut and move gas through the system. Chamomile contains apigenin, a flavonoid that works on smooth muscle from a different angle: it reduces spasm. The mints cool and open. The chamomile warms and softens. Both herbs appear together in European after-dinner tea traditions going back centuries, for the same reason they sit together in this cup: they cover the mechanical work (moving gas) and the nervous work (easing cramping) at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHot or cold, it holds.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew hot after dinner for the full carminative effect. Cold-brew in the fridge overnight for a crisp, caffeine-free hydrator that drinks like something between iced tea and spa water. Minty, clean, naturally sweet. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256255594818,"sku":"SQ9382707","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256255627586,"sku":"SQ9382708","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chamomile-mint-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"sweet-cacao-mint","title":"Sweet Cacao Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe dark-chocolate-mint cup that satisfies the craving without the sugar.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted cacao nibs from the Theobroma cacao tree, crushed and roasted to bring out the deep, bitter-chocolate notes. Peppermint leaf for the cooling lift. Licorice root for the natural sweetness that lingers on the tongue without spiking blood sugar. The cup reads as dark chocolate meets cool mint, the same flavor pairing that drives every peppermint patty and thin mint cookie. Naturally sweet before you add anything to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy roasted cacao, not cocoa powder.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao nibs are the crushed, dried pieces of the cacao bean before it becomes chocolate. Roasting them brings out the toasted, nutty depth that cocoa powder loses in processing. The nibs contain theobromine, the gentle alkaloid that gives chocolate its mood-lifting character without the jittery edge of caffeine. The body processes theobromine slower than caffeine, which is why the lift feels smoother and lasts longer. 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