At a glance
- Each of the 16 wrapped bags holds 1,500 mg of organic peppermint leaf and nothing else, per the box's Supplement Facts panel.
- $5.88 on Amazon on Sep 30, 2026, shipped and sold by Amazon.com, about $0.37 per bag.
- The box is labeled "Herbal Supplement," with a brand structure/function statement and the FDA disclaimer. Research on peppermint is mostly about the concentrated oil, not leaf tea.
What the label shows
We read the box from the Amazon listing's photos (front and Supplement Facts panel), the listing text and Traditional Medicinals' own product page, all on September 30, 2026.
| Label item | What it says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Panel type | Supplement Facts | Sold as a dietary supplement, so the box uses a Supplement Facts panel rather than Nutrition Facts. |
| Serving | 1 tea bag (makes 8 fl. oz.); 16 servings | One bag per cup. |
| Ingredients | Organic peppermint leaf, 1,500 mg per bag | Dried leaf only: no oil, flavoring or other herbs are listed. 16 bags × 1,500 mg is 24 g of leaf per box. |
| Calories | 0 | Nothing added. |
| Caffeine | "Caffeine Free" | Peppermint is not a tea plant (Camellia sinensis), so it contains no caffeine. |
| USDA Organic | Seal on the front | Certified organic leaf; nothing to do with strength or effects. |
| Non-GMO, Kosher | Listed in the Amazon bullets ("Non-GMO verified," "Kosher") | Credited as the listing states them; they are not visible on the front-of-box photo we examined. |
| Structure/function statement | A digestion-related banner on the front, with an asterisk | A brand statement of the type the FDA allows on supplements, paired with the disclaimer that FDA has not evaluated it. We do not repeat it as our own. |
| Caution on the panel | Consult a healthcare practitioner first if you have gallstones or bile duct obstruction, hiatal hernia or acid reflux, or are pregnant or breastfeeding | The brand's own caution, printed next to the Supplement Facts. |
Our specimen-sheet photo is the listing's front-of-box image with the brand's banner wording removed, so that this page does not repeat a health statement; nothing else was changed. Traditional Medicinals' page says its peppermint is primarily sourced from partner growers in the Pacific Northwest [2].
The plant behind it
Peppermint is Mentha × piperita; the "×" marks a hybrid. NCCIH describes it as a natural cross between water mint and spearmint that grows throughout Europe, North America and the Mediterranean [1]. For this tea, the leaves are harvested, dried and cut small enough to fill a paper tea bag.
The distinction that matters most for reading about peppermint is leaf versus oil. NCCIH explains that peppermint oil is the essential oil taken from the flowering parts and leaves, and that essential oils are very concentrated [1]. A 2006 review by McKay and Blumberg describes the leaf's own chemistry: phenolic compounds such as rosmarinic acid and flavonoids including eriocitrin, luteolin and hesperidin, with menthol and menthone as the main volatile components of the oil [3]. A cup of tea carries some of those compounds in hot water; a capsule of oil carries a standardized concentrate. They are not interchangeable.
What the research says
NCCIH's peppermint page is written mostly about peppermint oil, including enteric-coated capsules studied in adults with a common bowel disorder. On the leaf, NCCIH is direct: very little research has been done on peppermint leaf, and there is not enough evidence to definitely determine whether it is useful for any health condition [1]. McKay and Blumberg reached a similar conclusion in 2006, noting that human studies of peppermint leaf were limited and clinical trials of peppermint tea were absent at the time of their review [3].
So the oil research does not transfer to this box. We make no health suggestion for it; it is a single-herb, caffeine-free mint tea, and the label says exactly what is in it. For the rules behind the Supplement Facts panel and the asterisk on the front, see our note on reading an herbal tea label and the FDA's page on structure/function claims [4].
According to NCCIH, peppermint tea, made from the leaves, appears to be safe, although the long-term safety of consuming large amounts of peppermint leaf is unknown. NCCIH says peppermint in amounts commonly found in food is likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but little is known about medicinal amounts at those times. Most of NCCIH's other cautions concern the oil, which can cause side effects and should not be applied to the face of infants or young children. NCCIH also advises anyone who takes medicine to talk with a health care provider before using any herbal product, because some herbs and medicines interact in harmful ways. The box adds its own cautions for gallbladder, hiatal hernia and acid reflux; ask a clinician or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Using it in an ordinary kitchen
These are handling and brewing steps drawn from the brand's directions, not a promise of any result.
Keep the bags sealed and dry
Each bag has its own wrapper. Keep them in the box, away from steam and strong-smelling spices, since dried mint absorbs other aromas.
Pour freshly boiled water
The brand says to use 8 oz of freshly boiled water per bag.
Cover while it steeps
Traditional Medicinals recommends covering the cup and steeping 10 to 15 minutes, then gently squeezing the bag. A lid keeps more of the mint aroma in the cup.
Mind the quantity
The brand's page suggests 3 to 4 cups a day. If you have one of the conditions named on the box, or are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication, check with a clinician first.
Replace when the aroma fades
If an opened wrapper smells more like hay than mint, the leaf has lost its volatile oils; check the date and open a fresh box.
Price and where it is sold
On September 30, 2026 the Amazon listing showed $5.88 for one box of 16 bags, in stock, shipped and sold by Amazon.com, about $0.37 per bag. Traditional Medicinals' own site listed a single box at $7.49 that day. The Amazon return line read "Non-returnable due to Food safety reasons," with a refund or replacement available if the item arrives damaged or defective. See the Amazon listing for the current price.
Who should look elsewhere
- People with gallstones, a hiatal hernia or acid reflux, and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, should follow the box's advice and ask a clinician before drinking it regularly; NCCIH's general advice on herbs and medicines applies too.
- Anyone looking for peppermint oil capsules is looking for a different, far more concentrated product; talk with a clinician or pharmacist before trying one.
- Tea drinkers who prefer loose leaf, a blend, or spearmint's softer flavor will want a different listing; for another single-herb box from the same brand, see the ginger tea in the Root drawer.
Sources
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH, NIH). Peppermint oil: background, leaf vs oil, research summary and safety. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Traditional Medicinals. Product page, Peppermint Tea: ingredients, sourcing, brewing directions, price. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- McKay DL, Blumberg JB. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.). Phytother Res. 2006;20(8):619-33. PMID 16767798. link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Structure/function claims on dietary supplement labels and the required disclaimer. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Amazon.com. Listing B008AI4FE6: title, bullets, safety information, price, seller, return line and label photos (linked in the price section above). Accessed Sep 30, 2026.
This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Culinary amounts of common herbs and spices are different from concentrated supplements. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before using any herbal product regularly, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have an existing condition, or take medication.