{"product_id":"traversee-mentholee-the-vert-menthe","title":"Menthol Crossing – Gunpowder green tea with peppermint","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMenthol Crossing: an intense peppermint Gunpowder green tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epeppermint green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e with a lively, vegetal and intensely fresh character. Enjoy it hot or iced to appreciate the Gunpowder base and a long menthol finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenthol Crossing combines the vegetal structure of \u003cstrong\u003eChina Gunpowder\u003c\/strong\u003e with bold, lingering peppermint. The opening is clean, the freshness arrives immediately, then gives way to a long, clean menthol finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting passport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavoured green tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eChina Gunpowder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●●●○○\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●●●●●\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●●○○○\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●●○○○\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest enjoyed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the afternoon, after a meal or iced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Menthol Crossing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppermint then provides a straighter, more intense sensation than a simple aromatic note. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003elively, clean and refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e cup, with a clear balance between the tea and the menthol freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAromatic profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBold vegetal opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntense peppermint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClean freshness on the palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLingering menthol finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare Menthol Crossing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 12 to 15 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 80 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunpowder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHot or iced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenthol Crossing works very well both ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a lively and clean cup, particularly pleasant after a meal or in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced\u003c\/strong\u003e, its freshness becomes even more pronounced. Prepare a slightly more concentrated infusion, strain it, let it cool, then serve it well chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts freshness pairs particularly well with \u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Eastern pastries\u003c\/strong\u003e, fruit desserts, dried fruit or a few squares of dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also very enjoyable on its own when you want a clean and refreshing cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFancy a real mint tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenthol 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more:\u003c\/strong\u003e discover our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cap-sur-le-the.com\/blogs\/news\/the-a-la-menthe-recette-maison\"\u003ehomemade mint tea recipe\u003c\/a\u003e, with the right techniques, the choice of Gunpowder and tips for adjusting the mint and sugar to suit your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina Gunpowder green tea, peppermint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Menthol Crossing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of mint is used in this blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenthol Crossing combines \u003cstrong\u003eChina Gunpowder green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epeppermint\u003c\/strong\u003e. The latter provides a bold and lingering freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a very mild tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character is primarily \u003cstrong\u003elively and menthol\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to avoid a cup that is too bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse water at \u003cstrong\u003e70–80 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and steep for \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then remove the leaves. For the first cup, taste after 2 minutes to find the balance that suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat dosage for a 250 ml cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dosage of 12 to 15 g per litre corresponds to \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 3.75 g for 250 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e. A scale will help you more easily recreate your preferred preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be prepared iced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Steep according to the instructions, strain to remove the leaves, then let it cool before refrigerating. Serve chilled, optionally over ice cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to store the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully reseal the bag after use and store it away from moisture, light, heat and strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover other green teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/the-vert\"\u003egreen tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare plain, fruity, floral and menthol profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cap sur le thé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53400099520848,"sku":"83218","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/2401\/6976\/files\/traverseementolee.webp?v=1786720267","url":"https:\/\/www.cap-sur-le-the.com\/en\/products\/traversee-mentholee-the-vert-menthe","provider":"Cap sur le thé","version":"1.0","type":"link"}