Mint Tea Anyone?
As part of your holistic care, we like to conclude each treatment with a mint tea ritual.
Mint plants have been favoured for their culinary and medicinal qualities for thousands of years. Sprigs of mint have even been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. While research on mint tea is limited, many studies have been made on the benefits of peppermint oil and extracts. Naturally, these are consumed when drinking peppermint tea.
Why Drink Mint Tea After a Massage?
A Natural Pick Me Up
Feeling a little drowsy after your massage? Drink a mint tea and the aromatic scent will stimulate the limbic system, increasing alertness and mental clarity. It may even enhance the memory. Mint tea is caffeine-free meaning it invigorates and rejuvenates without any of the negative side-effects associated with caffeinated drinks. It can therefore be enjoyed at any time of day or night.
Reduces Stress and Tension
Mint can help calm the body and enhance the feeling of well-being after a massage. Rich in anti-oxidants, studies have shown that it can ease anxiety and stress. Menthol found in peppermint is a known muscle relaxant too, working synergistically with your massage to help relieve tension and pain.
Refreshing Taste and Freshens Breath
Mint tastes great and, as most people know, it can help freshen breath. In fact, it's been shown to have strong antibacterial actions against pathogens that cause plaque and oral diseases. Therefore, consuming mint not only helps to camouflages bad breath, it may also tackle the root cause.
As a tasty, healthy and refreshing caffeine-free drink, there's a lot to love about mint tea. In season our mint is home-grown, organic and freshly harvested for the best taste and maximum benefits. Enjoy it with our compliments at the conclusion of any massage of 1 hour or longer.
