There’s a reason why peppermint bark tea is a beverage enjoyed all year round: it’s both satisfying and refreshing in equal measure. Whether you’re looking for a drink to enjoy by an open fire during the depths of winter or next to the pool when the sun’s got its hat on, this is a popular, chocolatey choice that hits the spot.
So, Where Does Peppermint Bark Tea Come From?
It would be logical to think of the beverage as made from the peppermint tree’s bark, but the truth is quite different. While it does have peppermint, it’s only in extract. Its other ingredients include white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and tea leaves.
Peppermint bark is a confectionary, but the tea that bears its name features leaves (obviously), chocolate, and peppermint – it offers a taste explosion that stimulates the tastebuds and the mind. The natural taste of tea leaves and mint perfectly complements the sweetness.
Health-supporting Qualities
As well as being delicious, the tea is also invigorating. That’s because it contains moderate caffeine levels – equivalent to around 50% of the strength in a cup of joe. The leaves in the best peppermint bark tea typically come from the South African rooibos tree, meaning that the beverage also offers a range of health benefits, such as:
- Free-radical-busting polyphenols and antioxidants to improve overall health
- Other antioxidants known as flavonoids that support heart health
- Cholesterol-lowering properties to reduce the risk of stroke
- Antimicrobial qualities to support immunity and gut health
- Insulin-controlling compounds that regulate insulin levels
- Improved alertness and focus due to L-theanine
- Stress-relieving, sleep-promoting,digestion-supporting peppermint
How Best to Enjoy Yours
You have a degree of freedom when drinking this excellent tea, as it’s equally tasty, whether hot or cold. Here are a couple of ways in which you can enjoy yours:
Traditional Hot Tea –
- if you like traditional beverages, you can drink yours with hot water brewed in a pot or a diffuser.
Refreshing Iced Tea
- Using hot water initially to draw out the flavors of su, gar, and ice, you get a mouthwatering option for a hot summer’s day.
Perhaps because many people have never tried the tea that is not nearly as widely consumed as it should be, its minty-chocolate taste offers a satisfying experience but with virtually none of the guilt that usually comes with yummy things.
Never Tried Peppermint Bark Tea? No Time Like the Present!
We hope we’ve painted an accurate picture of what this excellent tea offers, but there’s only so much you can convey in the written word.
All we’d say is that it’s a uniquethat’selightful taste but far too complex and nuanced to describe correctly. So you should try some first-hand and see for yourself.
Then and only then will you understand what you’ve been missing all this time!