Mint Tea vs. White Tea

Mint Tea

Mint tea is a warm drink made by soaking fresh or dried mint leaves in hot water. It’s simple—just mint and water—but the taste is fresh and cool, with a hint of sweetness depending on the type of mint you use. Peppermint tea has a stronger, sharper flavor, while spearmint tea is milder and a bit sweeter. People often drink it to relax or help with digestion. It’s popular in many places around the world—like in Morocco, where it’s made with green tea and lots of sugar, or in India, where mint is sometimes added to chai. In Korea, they have a version called bakha-cha. Making it is easy: boil some water, pour it over the mint leaves, let it sit for a few minutes, and you’re good to go. Some folks like adding honey or lemon, but it’s just as nice plain. The smell alone is pretty calming—fresh, like a garden after rain.

White Tea

White tea is a type of tea made from the young leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant—the same plant used for green and black tea. What makes white tea different is how little it’s processed. The leaves are just picked, withered, and dried. There’s no rolling or heavy oxidation like with black tea, which gives white tea a lighter, more delicate flavor. It’s often described as smooth, slightly sweet, and floral. The name "white tea" comes from the fine, silvery-white hairs on the unopened tea buds, not the color of the brewed tea. When you steep it, the liquid usually comes out a pale yellow. Most white tea comes from China, especially the Fujian province, though other places like Taiwan, Nepal, and parts of India also produce it now. There are different grades of white tea, depending on what part of the plant is used. The highest quality is called Silver Needle (made from just the buds), while others like White Peony or Shou Mei include more leaves. White tea usually h...

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Reviewed on 2/25/2025

Refreshing and caffeine-free. Popular for its curative effects. Anti-inflammatory.

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