Menthol Crossing – Gunpowder green tea with peppermint

Menthol Crossing: an intense peppermint Gunpowder green tea

A peppermint green tea with a lively, vegetal and intensely fresh character. Enjoy it hot or iced to appreciate the Gunpowder base and a long menthol finish.

Menthol Crossing combines the vegetal structure of China Gunpowder with bold, lingering peppermint. The opening is clean, the freshness arrives immediately, then gives way to a long, clean menthol finish.

Tasting passport

Why choose Menthol Crossing?

Because it is more than just “fresh.” The Gunpowder retains a real presence in the cup: vegetal, slightly full-bodied and structured enough not to disappear behind the mint.

The peppermint then provides a straighter, more intense sensation than a simple aromatic note. The result is a lively, clean and refreshing cup, with a clear balance between the tea and the menthol freshness.

Aromatic profile

• Bold vegetal opening
• Intense peppermint
• Clean freshness on the palate
• Lingering menthol finish

How to prepare Menthol Crossing?

Recommended dosage: approximately 12 to 15 g/L
Temperature: 70 to 80 °C
Steeping time: 2 to 3 minutes

Gunpowder can become more bitter if the water is too hot or the steeping time too long. If you prefer a more intense cup, slightly increase the amount of tea rather than extending the steeping time.

Tip: taste after 2 minutes. This will help you find the point where the freshness of the mint remains lively without the vegetal base becoming too dominant.

Hot or iced?

Menthol Crossing works very well both ways.

Hot, it offers a lively and clean cup, particularly pleasant after a meal or in the afternoon.

Iced, its freshness becomes even more pronounced. Prepare a slightly more concentrated infusion, strain it, let it cool, then serve it well chilled.

What to pair it with?

Its freshness pairs particularly well with Middle Eastern pastries, fruit desserts, dried fruit or a few squares of dark chocolate.

It is also very enjoyable on its own when you want a clean and refreshing cup.

Fancy a real mint tea?

Menthol Crossing can also serve as a base for a more generous homemade preparation: add a few large sprigs of fresh mint to the teapot to enhance the vegetal dimension and create your own version of mint tea.

For more: discover our homemade mint tea recipe, with the right techniques, the choice of Gunpowder and tips for adjusting the mint and sugar to suit your taste.

Ingredients

China Gunpowder green tea, peppermint.

Questions about Menthol Crossing

What kind of mint is used in this blend?

Menthol Crossing combines China Gunpowder green tea and peppermint. The latter provides a bold and lingering freshness.

Is it a very mild tea?

Its character is primarily lively and menthol, with a noticeable vegetal base. The passport indicates a freshness rating of five out of five and a sweetness rating of two out of five: choose it for its intense freshness and structure.

How to avoid a cup that is too bitter?

Use water at 70–80 °C and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove the leaves. For the first cup, taste after 2 minutes to find the balance that suits you.

What dosage for a 250 ml cup?

A dosage of 12 to 15 g per litre corresponds to 3 to 3.75 g for 250 ml. A scale will help you more easily recreate your preferred preparation.

Can it be prepared iced?

Yes. Steep according to the instructions, strain to remove the leaves, then let it cool before refrigerating. Serve chilled, optionally over ice cubes.

How to store the leaves?

Carefully reseal the bag after use and store it away from moisture, light, heat and strong odours.

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