Flavourful Infusions: Exploring Ripple’s Ginger & Spearmint Green Teas

There’s a cup of tea for every mood, moment and season. Whether you seek warmth on a rainy day or a refreshing lift during a hot afternoon, tea can offer more than just comfort, it can become a gentle ritual, a fragrant escape and a companion to everyday life. Among the blends available today, green tea remains a favourite among chai lovers and wellness seekers for its clean taste and gentleness. But when enhanced with botanicals like ginger or spearmint, it takes on a new personality altogether.

Ripple Tea, known for its dedication to quality and innovation, brings two such enchanting combinations to the table: Ginger Green Tea and Spearmint Green Tea. These aren’t just beverages; they’re curated experiences. In this post, we explore their unique flavour profiles, aromas, brewing methods and the best times to enjoy them, giving you a deeper appreciation of how tea can be tailored to your moments from energising starts to mindful pauses.

Ginger Green Tea – A Warming Embrace in Every Sip

Taste Profile

Ripple’s Ginger Green Tea is a harmonious blend of smooth green tea leaves and the mildly spicy essence of natural ginger. The first sip offers a gentle warmth that spreads through your senses not overpowering, but enough to awaken your palate. The ginger brings a zesty, peppery sweetness that pairs beautifully with the grassy, subtly sweet notes of green tea. This balance creates a layered drinking experience: the green tea soothes, while the ginger invigorates.

Aroma

Before you even take a sip, the aroma sets the stage. You’ll notice an earthy, slightly sharp ginger fragrance that feels both grounding and energising. It’s the kind of scent that instantly signals comfort perfect for moments when you need a little pick-me-up.

Brewing Suggestions

The secret to enjoying ginger green tea at its best lies in brewing it with care:

  • Water temperature: Use water heated to around 80°C (just below boiling) to avoid bitterness while still extracting flavour.
  • Tea quantity: 1 to 1.5 teaspoons (~1.5g) per 150 ml cup.
  • Steep time: 2 minutes for a balanced infusion. Over-steeping may draw out bitterness from the green tea.
  • Serving: Enjoy plain or enhance with a drop of honey or a slice of lemon for added zest. Skip the milk, it mutes the tea’s natural brightness.

When to Enjoy

Ginger Green Tea shines in several moments of the day:

  • Morning Energizer: The warmth of ginger makes it a gentle yet effective way to start your day, stimulating metabolism and clearing morning sluggishness.
  • Post-Meal Digestive: Ginger has natural digestive benefits, making this tea an excellent companion after lunch or dinner.
  • Cold Weather Comfort: On chilly afternoons or rainy evenings, its spicy warmth offers cozy comfort.

Spearmint Green Tea – Crisp, Cool and Calming

Taste Profile

Ripple’s Spearmint Green Tea is the perfect meeting of smooth Munnar Green Tea and refreshing spearmint. The first taste is cool and uplifting, with spearmint’s gentle sweetness softening the vegetal notes of green tea. Unlike peppermint, spearmint has a milder, sweeter profile, making this blend exceptionally smooth and easy to sip.

Aroma

The aroma is bright and invigorating, reminiscent of freshly crushed mint leaves. It’s an instant refresher for the senses, with a clean, cool and calming touch that makes you anticipate that first sip.

Brewing Suggestions

Brewing spearmint green tea is much like brewing any delicate green tea, gentle heat and precise timing are key:

  • Water temperature: 80°C, allowing the green tea to steep without releasing bitterness.
  • Tea quantity: 1 teaspoon (~1.5g) per 150 ml cup.
  • Steep time: 2 minutes to release mint’s cooling oils without overpowering the tea.
  • Serving: Best enjoyed plain. For a summer twist, brew strong, chill and serve over ice for an instant minty iced tea.

When to Enjoy

Spearmint Green Tea is wonderfully versatile:

  • Afternoon Refresher: Offers a light caffeine boost without overstimulation, paired with mint’s calming qualities to keep you focused yet relaxed.
  • After-Meal Digestive: Mint has long been valued for its digestive benefits and palate-cleansing freshness.
  • Warm-Weather Cooler: Served iced, it’s an unbeatable summer thirst-quencher.
  • Evening Wind-Down: If caffeine doesn’t keep you up, a minty cup in the evening can help ease stress.

Ginger vs. Spearmint – Choosing Your Moment

While both blends share a green tea base, they shine in different scenarios:

For warmth and stimulation, ginger green tea is your ally. It’s a hug in a cup, perfect for mornings or when you need digestive comfort.

For freshness and lightness, spearmint green tea delivers. It refreshes the mind and cools the body, making it perfect for hot afternoons or when you need to clear mental fog.

Brewing Like a Pro – General Tips for Both Teas

  • Always use fresh, filtered water for the purest taste.
  • Preheat your cup or teapot to keep the infusion warm longer.
  • Avoid over-steeping, 2 minutes is the sweet spot.
  • Store your tea in an airtight container away from moisture, light and strong odours to preserve freshness.

Wellness Benefits of Herbal-Infused Green Teas

Incorporating Ripple’s Ginger and Spearmint Green Teas into your daily routine isn’t just about flavour, it’s about nurturing your health.

Green Tea Base: Rich in antioxidants, particularly catechins, which help combat oxidative stress and support heart health.

Ginger Infusion: Known for anti-inflammatory properties, aiding digestion and boosting circulation.

Spearmint Infusion: Naturally soothing, supports digestion and can help reduce stress and tension.

By swapping sugary drinks for these herbal infusions, you’re making a mindful choice that hydrates, energises and supports long-term wellness.

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Flavourful Infusions: Exploring Ripple’s Ginger & Spearmint Green Teas

Flavourful Infusions: Exploring Ripple’s Ginger & Spearmint Green Teas

Comfort, Your Way

Ripple’s Ginger and Spearmint Green Teas offer two distinct journeys in a cup, one warm and invigorating, the other cool and refreshing. Whether you’re seeking a gentle morning boost, a post-meal digestive aid or a calming moment in your day, these teas fit effortlessly into your lifestyle.

So, why not keep both in your pantry? Let ginger wake you up on cool mornings and spearmint soothe you on warm afternoons. With Ripple, every cup is an opportunity to savour nature’s flavours while nourishing your well-being

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