Mint Green Tea - Bigelow

A Cool, Bright Cup: Meet Bigelow's Minted Green Blend

There is a particular kind of refreshment that only the marriage of two clean flavours can deliver, and that is exactly what you get when crisp green leaf meets cooling peppermint. This is a bagged, ready-to-steep blend from Bigelow, one of North America's most trusted family tea companies, brought to your door in Canada by LocoYoko. It pairs the grassy, slightly sweet character of green leaf with the unmistakable lift of mint, giving you a cup that feels lively from the first sip to the last.

If you have been searching for a mint green tea that tastes balanced rather than medicinal, this one earns its place in the cupboard. It is light, it is bright, and it asks very little of you in the kitchen. Drop a bag in a mug, pour, wait a couple of minutes, and you are done. That simplicity is a feature, not a shortcut, and it is a big part of why this blend has stayed in steady rotation for so many households.

Who This Tea Is For

This is a daytime tea, plain and simple. If you want something with personality but without the heaviness of black tea or the boldness of coffee, the combination of green leaf and mint sits comfortably in that gap. It suits the person who keeps a kettle on at their desk, the one who wants a mid-afternoon reset, and anyone easing themselves off heavier caffeinated drinks without going fully herbal.

It is also a friendly choice for newcomers to green tea. Plain green can taste astringent or vegetal to a palate that is not used to it, much like an Earl Grey green can, and the mint here softens that edge beautifully. The herb rounds out the cup and carries the flavour forward, so even people who think they dislike green leaf often find that the combination of green tea and mint changes their mind. Households that share a kettle tend to appreciate that it pleases a range of tastes at once.

What Sets a Bagged Blend Apart

There is a quiet honesty to a good bagged tea. It is portioned, consistent, and forgiving. You are not fussing with a strainer or guessing at leaf-to-water ratios. Each sachet is measured for roughly one mug, which means your cup tastes the same on a rushed Monday as it does on a slow Sunday. For everyday drinking, that reliability matters more than ceremony.

The Flavour Profile, Sip by Sip

The first thing you notice is the aroma the moment hot water hits the bag: a clean, garden-fresh wave of peppermint with a green, almost meadow-like base underneath. On the palate, the green leaf leads with a soft, gently sweet and slightly grassy note, then the mint sweeps through to finish cool and tingling at the back of the tongue.

What keeps it from tasting one-dimensional is the contrast. The leaf provides body and a faint vegetal depth, while the mint adds brightness and that signature cooling sensation. The result reads as refreshing rather than sharp. There is no cloying sweetness and no heavy tannin bite, especially when you respect the brew time. Think of it as the tea equivalent of a clear, crisp morning: uncomplicated, invigorating, and easy to return to.

People who enjoy green tea with mint leaves in loose form will recognise the same flavour logic here, as they would in our blueberry and acai green blend, delivered in a far more convenient package. The mint is forward enough to define the cup but never bullies the green underneath it, which is the balance that distinguishes a thoughtful blend from a novelty.

How to Brew It Properly

Green tea rewards a gentle hand, and this blend is no exception. The single most common mistake is using water that is too hot, which scorches the leaf and pulls out bitterness. Aim for water at 80 °C rather than a full rolling boil. If you do not own a temperature kettle, simply bring the water to a boil, then let it sit and cool for about a minute and a half to two minutes before pouring.

Use one tea bag per cup of roughly 240 ml. Pour the hot water directly over the bag and let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes. That window is your sweet spot. Pull the bag at two minutes for a lighter, more delicate cup; let it ride toward three minutes if you prefer the mint and green notes more pronounced. Going much longer than three minutes tends to drag out astringency, so when in doubt, lift the bag early.

A few small habits sharpen the result. Give the bag a gentle dunk or two near the end of the steep rather than wringing it hard, which can squeeze out bitter compounds. Cover the cup while it brews if you want to keep the aromatic mint oils from escaping. And always start with fresh, cold water in the kettle, since reboiled water tastes flat and dulls the brightness this cup is known for.

Hot or Iced

This blend is a natural over ice. Brew it at double strength using two bags in the same 240 ml of 80 °C water, steep for the full three minutes, then pour over a tall glass of ice. The mint reads even cleaner cold, making this one of the easier summer refreshers you can put together. A sprig of fresh mint or a thin slice of cucumber in the glass turns a simple iced tea into something that feels deliberate.

Milk, Lemon, Sweeteners, and Simple Twists

Most people drink this one straight, and honestly that is where it shines. The clean interplay of leaf and herb does not need much help. That said, a few additions can tailor it to your mood without overwhelming the cup.

• Lemon: A small squeeze brightens the green notes and plays nicely against the mint. It also lightens the body, which works well in the iced version.
• Honey: A thin drizzle adds gentle roundness. Stir it in while the cup is still warm so it dissolves cleanly. Honey suits the mint far better than refined sugar does.
• Fresh mint: If you love the herb, drop a fresh sprig into the cup for the last minute of steeping to deepen that cooling lift.
• Milk: Generally skip it. Green tea and mint do not pair well with dairy the way a robust black tea does, and milk tends to mute both the brightness and the cool finish.

For a quick homemade riff on a Moroccan-style mint pot, brew two bags in a small teapot, sweeten lightly with sugar or honey, and pour from a height to aerate. It is not the traditional gunpowder-and-spearmint preparation, but it captures the spirit of that sweet, refreshing serve with almost no effort.

When to Drink It and What to Eat Alongside

The label calls it best for daytime, light and bright, and that is sound advice. It makes an excellent late-morning or mid-afternoon cup when you want a gentle lift without the jitters of a strong coffee. The cooling mint also makes it a welcome companion after a meal, when its palate-cleansing quality helps settle a full stomach.

On the food side, lean into the freshness. A few pairings that flatter the cup:

• Light pastries, shortbread, and lemon-forward biscuits.
• Fresh fruit, especially melon, citrus, and berries.
• Cucumber sandwiches, salads, and other clean, herb-driven dishes.
• Dark chocolate, where the mint echoes a classic after-dinner mint pairing.
• Yogurt and granola at breakfast, where the brew adds brightness without competing.

Because it leans cool and crisp, it is less suited to rich, heavy, or deeply savoury foods, which tend to flatten the mint. Keep the plate light and the cup will reward you.

Caffeine and What's in the Bag

This is a true green tea, so it does contain caffeine. The amount is modest compared with coffee or a strong black tea, which is part of what makes it such an agreeable daytime drink, but it is not caffeine-free. If you are sensitive to stimulants or steeping a cup in the evening, factor that in. A shorter two-minute steep will draw out slightly less than a longer one, though the difference is gentle rather than dramatic.

The composition is refreshingly straightforward: green tea leaf blended with natural mint. There is no heavy spice load, no fruit syrup, and no fuss, which is why the flavour comes across as clean. The blend is sourced, mixed, and packed in Canada, then stocked and shipped by LocoYoko, so what reaches your door is a simple, well-made cup rather than an over-engineered one.

Storing It So It Stays Fresh

Tea is more perishable than people assume, and mint in particular loses its punch when it is mishandled. The enemies are air, light, heat, moisture, and strong odours. Keep the bags in an airtight container or their sealed box, tucked into a cool, dark cupboard away from the stove, the kettle's steam, and anything aromatic like coffee or spices that the tea might absorb.

Do not store tea in the fridge or freezer. The temperature swings invite condensation, and that moisture is exactly what dulls both the green leaf and the volatile mint oils. Stored properly on a dry shelf, this blend will hold its bright character for a good long while, though as with all tea it is at its best enjoyed within several months of opening, when the mint is at its most lively.

Why Buy From LocoYoko

Plenty of shops can put a box of coffee and tea in front of you. What LocoYoko adds is the things that actually affect your cup. As a Canadian roaster and tea shop shipping right across Canada, we move stock quickly, which means the bags you receive are fresh rather than dusty inventory that has been sitting in a warehouse for a year. Freshness is everything with a mint blend, because that cooling lift fades with age.

You also get the practical perks: free shipping on orders over $50, so it is easy to round out a tea-and-coffee order without paying to receive it, and a 30-day happiness guarantee. If the cup is not for you, we will make it right, no drama. Buying from a Canadian retailer also means faster delivery and no surprise cross-border fees at the door. It is a small box of tea, but the experience around it is built to be easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tea contain caffeine?

Yes. It is made from real green tea leaf, so it contains caffeine, though in a moderate amount that is gentler than coffee or a strong black brew. It is well suited to daytime drinking. If you are caffeine-sensitive, a shorter steep and an earlier-in-the-day cup are the easy adjustments.

What is the correct water temperature and steeping time?

Steep at 80 °C for 2 to 3 minutes using one bag per roughly 240 ml of water. Avoid fully boiling water, which scorches green leaf and creates bitterness. If you do not have a temperature-controlled kettle, boil the water and let it cool for a minute or two before pouring.

Can I drink it iced?

Absolutely, and it is excellent that way. Brew it at double strength with two bags, steep for the full three minutes, then pour over ice. The mint comes through clean and crisp when chilled, which makes it a great warm-weather option.

Should I add milk?

It is best to skip the milk. Green tea and mint do not pair well with dairy, which tends to mute both the brightness of the leaf and the cooling finish of the mint. A squeeze of lemon or a touch of honey suits the cup far better.

Is this the same as a Moroccan or Jade-style mint tea?

It is in the same family but its own thing. Traditional Moroccan mint tea uses gunpowder green leaf with spearmint and heavy sugar, while this is a clean, convenient bagged blend of green tea with mint. You can lean it toward that sweet, refreshing style by adding honey or sugar and serving it from a teapot.

How should I store the bags to keep them fresh?

Keep them sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard, away from heat, moisture, and strong smells. Do not refrigerate or freeze tea, as that introduces condensation that dulls the mint. Enjoy the blend within a few months of opening for the brightest flavour.