The other three mint on the shelf, and worth telling apart from the Pukka: where Pukka uses wild fieldmint for an earthy depth, Dragonfly opts for a touch of lemon mint, so this one finishes with a citrus lift rather than a savoury one. The near even peppermint and spearmint split makes it balanced and rounded, sharp up front, sweet in the middle, bright at the end, with zero bitterness. Organic and caffeine free. Pick this for a cleaner, brighter mint; the Pukka if you want it deeper and more intense.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
The full picture of Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley, 40 Tea Bags 100g in one page. Who makes it, how it is brewed, what your £4.50 actually buys, and why this tea earned a spot on the curator shelf.
Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley is the multi mint herbal from the Dragonfly organic range, peppermint, spearmint and field mint blended together and certified Soil Association organic, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the layered mint alternative to a plain Pure Peppermint cup.
The three mints stack in layers across the cup, the peppermint giving the cool menthol lift up front, the spearmint adding the softer sweet cool middle and the field mint bringing the rounder, slightly grassier herbal base underneath that distinguishes this from a single mint infusion. No added flavourings, no fruit, no spice, just the three leaves, the proper layered way to drink mint if you find a plain peppermint a touch one dimensional on its own.
Caffeine status: naturally zero caffeine, suits any time including late evening. Taste profile: cool peppermint up front, sweet spearmint mid and a rounded field mint herbal finish. Lifestyle: Soil Association organic, vegan, vegetarian, naturally gluten free and sugar free. Planet: forty plant based bags in fully recyclable packaging from a UK family tea company.
A forty bag Dragonfly household pack at an accessible price for the organic certified tier, a worthy upgrade over the cheap single mint supermarket alternatives, and the layered three leaf profile rewards drinkers wanting a fuller cup than a plain peppermint can deliver.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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Texture & appearance
Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley pours a clear pale green with a layered mint aromatic that signals herbalist blended cup. Brewed 5-7 minutes the cup delivers cool spearmint top notes, peppermint mid palate body, and a fennel anise digestive finish that follows traditional after meal preparation patterns.
Mouthfeel is light and refreshing, three distinct mint species layered for greater complexity than single herb peppermint. Soil Association certified organic, no flavourings, just leaf. Naturally caffeine free.
Best drunk plain after a heavy meal as the menthol relaxes digestive smooth muscle. Hot or iced both work. Storage: cool, dry, sealed, mint aromatics are highly volatile.
Four dimension profile
Menthol Kick5/5
Sharp, refreshing lead derived from organic peppermint.
Sweet Roundness4/5
Soft, garden herb sweetness from high grade spearmint.
Citrus Top Note3/5
Subtle zest from rare lemon mint for a bright finish.
Smoothness5/5
Zero bitterness and no medicinal aftertaste in the cup.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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About DragonflyEST. 1988
Dragonfly was one of the first brands to put properly organic herbal tea on a mainstream British shelf, and it has stayed unflashy about it for over three decades. Established in England in 1988, it built its name on single ingredient and very simple herbal infusions to Soil Association organic certification, when organic herbal tea was still a niche concern. The philosophy has never changed: a genuinely good rooibos or peppermint does not need dressing up, and if the botanical is grown well and not adulterated, the cup speaks for itself. That restraint is unusual in a category that competes on packaging and wellness claims, and it is why Dragonfly became the quiet benchmark for what single origin organic herbal tea should taste like.
The range is the essentials done properly, pure rooibos, pure peppermint, camomile, green tea and a small set of clean blends, all certified organic, no artificial flavourings, no filler leaf. For our shelf Dragonfly is the British retail benchmark for honest single ingredient organic herbal tea. The rooibos is the afternoon cup to drink when you want something caffeine free that still tastes of something, and the pure peppermint outperforms flashier, pricier rivals because there is nothing in the bag but leaf. It carries less brand polish than Pukka and a deliberately narrower range, and that is the trade. What you get back is purity and consistency, a brand that has spent thirty years proving the simplest version, done properly and certified rather than merely claimed, is usually the best one on the shelf.
What the brand is actually doing
Dragonfly is a pioneer in genuinely sustainable UK herbal tea, with organic and ethical credentials that pre date the supermarket eco shelf by decades rather than being bolted on as a marketing afterthought. Every product is Soil Association certified organic, the tea bags are folded and stitched with cotton thread rather than sealed with plastic glue, and the cardboard outer cartons are FSC certified from responsibly managed forests and printed with vegetable based inks. The brand was an early participant in the World Land Trust Carbon Balanced Publication scheme and works directly with smallholder growers in South Africa, India and China rather than buying through anonymous commodity channels.
Curator says, Lee on Dragonfly
"The other three mint on the shelf, and worth telling apart from the Pukka: where Pukka uses wild fieldmint for an earthy depth, Dragonfly opts for a touch of lemon mint, so this one finishes with a citrus lift rather than a savoury one. The near even peppermint and spearmint split makes it balanced and rounded, sharp up front, sweet in the middle, bright at the end, with zero bitterness. Organic and caffeine free. Pick this for a cleaner, brighter mint; the Pukka if you want it deeper and more intense."
BBruce GinsbergFounder, master tea blender · 1988“I grew up watching my grandfather work the Rooibos bush in the Cederberg and I saw what real estate direct tea looked like, leaf you could trace back to the plot. When I launched Dragonfly in London in 1988 the supermarket herbal shelf was flavoured bag novelty and nothing more. I wanted to build a brand that did the boring work, full organic certification, single ingredient honesty, and cotton stitched bags with no plastic glue, because that is what good tea actually looks like.”
GThe Ginsberg FamilyFamily stewards, tea heritage since the early 1900s · Today“The family has been in tea and Rooibos for over a century. Dragonfly is a UK brand but the heritage is South African, the philosophy is slow, and the standard is set by what we would happily drink at home rather than what tests well in supermarket focus groups. Every box leaves our warehouse audited organic, cotton stitched, carbon balanced, with the leaf inside the leaf we would pick ourselves.”
Timeline
1904Hall family pioneers RooibosH.L. Hall (Bruce Ginsberg's maternal grandfather) plants one of the first commercial Rooibos estates in the Cederberg region of South Africa.
1988Bruce Ginsberg founds DragonflyBruce launches Dragonfly Tea in London, one of the first UK brands fully committed to Soil Association organic certification.
2010Slow Tea philosophyDragonfly formalises its Slow Tea philosophy: single ingredient blends, cotton stitched bags, no plastic glue.
2020Family owned, organic throughoutFamily owned with direct relationships to smallholder growers across South Africa, India and China.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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Recipes built around this tea
Seven curator tested ways to use Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley, 40 Tea Bags 100g. Tap any card to open the full recipe with timings, measures and method.
The outer layer is aromatic: a caffeine free infusion of dragonfly three mint medley. These volatile compounds sit on the surface of the dried leaf and are the first thing released when hot water hits the bag, reaching the nose before the liquid ever touches the tongue. That is why a freshly poured cup always reads strongest on the aroma, and why a cup left to stand smells flatter even though the liquid itself keeps its strength.
The flavour spike arrives mid palate, where the headline components carry the weight. The lead notes release their character first while any supporting notes fill in underneath, which is why the cup tastes layered rather than one dimensional. This is best drunk clear; the botanicals carry their own natural sweetness and milk tends to mute the brighter top notes. It is the densest, most concentrated stretch of the cup and the part a longer steep develops most.
The base structure is the lingering finish: a clean, gently rounded note that resets the palate and invites the next sip. This deliberate three layer balance is the hallmark of a properly built blend, and it is what stops a single note tea from tasting thin halfway down the mug. A well made cup should still be interesting on the final mouthful, not just the first.
Getting it right in the cup. Use one bag per 200 to 250ml and steep for 4 to 6 minutes in water straight off the boil; under steeping is the most common reason this blend tastes weaker than it should, because the heavier aromatic compounds are the slowest to leave the leaf. Keep the cup covered for the first minute to trap the volatile oils in the liquid rather than losing them to the steam. Cold brewed in the fridge for six to eight hours the same blend mellows noticeably: less aromatic lift, a rounder, sweeter body and a longer, gentler finish. Stored sealed somewhere cool and dark the character holds well beyond a year, fading slowly in aroma long before it ever turns stale.
How water and temperature change it. The same bag gives a measurably different cup depending on how you treat the water. Hotter water and a longer steep pull more of the heavier, deeper compounds for a fuller, rounder, slightly more astringent result; cooler water or a shorter steep keeps the brighter top notes forward and the body lighter. Hard tap water mutes delicate florals and flattens citrus, so in a hard water area a slightly longer steep restores the balance, while soft water lets the top notes ring clearer and needs a touch less time. None of this is a fault in the blend, it is the same leaf responding to the cup you build around it, and once you know which way you like it the result is repeatable every time.
Ingredients & pack
Ingredient
Proportion
What it brings
Peppermint
present
51 percent intense menthol and cooling base from the USA, Egypt, and Morocco
Spearmint
present
46 percent for sweet, rounded digestion support from the USA, Morocco, and Egypt
Lemon Mint
present
3 percent citrus aromatic lift sourced from Selected European Herb Farms
Pack: Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley, 40 Tea Bags 100g; caffeine free infusion. Certified organic. Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.
Sourcing & blend. Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley, 40 Tea Bags 100g is put together by Dragonfly, the organic infusion specialist. Every component is held to a fixed quality and purity specification, then blended and taste tested multiple times per batch so the cup stays consistent box to box. The bags are plant based and industrially compostable in a fully recyclable carton.
What's in Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley, 40 Tea Bags 100g, and what isn't:
In: a caffeine free infusion of dragonfly three mint medley, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.
No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
Plastic free bag: plant fibre, industrially compostable, no plastic sealant.
Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
Nutrition per cup
Nutrient
Per cup
% RI
Energy
4 kJ / 1 kcal
<1%
Fat
0g
0%
Carbohydrate
0.2g
<1%
of which sugars
0g
0%
Protein
0.2g
<1%
Salt
0g
0%
Caffeine
Caffeine free
n/a
Per 200ml cup, no milk, no sugar.
Caffeine vs other drinks
Decaf coffee
4mg
Green tea
30mg
Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley,
0mg
Instant coffee
80mg
Brewed filter coffee
95mg
Energy drink (250ml)
80mg
This tea: Caffeine free per 200ml cup.
Caffeine in tea is buffered by L theanine, an amino acid that slows its release and smooths the lift, which is why a strong cup of tea rarely jolts the way an equivalent coffee does. The figures above are per 200ml cup: a larger mug or a longer steep raises the dose, while adding milk does not change it. Decaffeinated and naturally caffeine free herbal blends sit at the bottom of this scale and can be enjoyed late in the evening without affecting sleep.
Allergens, dietary & safety
🌱VeganNo animal derived ingredients.🌾Gluten freeNaturally gluten free.😴Caffeine freeSafe at any hour.🍃0 kcalNo sugar, no fat in plain cup.🤰PregnancyUK guide: 200mg caffeine/day max.👶ChildrenServe cooled; caregiver judgement applies.
Manufactured in a facility that handles multiple tea types. Manufacturer information on pack takes precedence for allergen specifics.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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Questions about Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley, 40 Tea Bags 100g
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Curated from real customer messages
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What is Three Mint Medley and is it caffeine free? Most asked+
This is a pure herbal infusion containing no tea leaves. It is naturally caffeine free, making it suitable for evening consumption without energy spikes, jitters, or sleep disruption.
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What are the main ingredients and flavour notes? +
This medley contains a specific organic ratio of three leaves:
Peppermint (51%): Provides cooling menthol for sinus and digestive relief.
Spearmint (46%): Adds a subtle sweetness via natural carvone.
Lemon Mint (3%): Brings a citrusy limonene finish to balance the aroma.
The result is a refreshing, layered cool sweetness without the bitterness often found in single mint teas.
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Is it good for digestion and bloating? +
Yes, the high menthol content acts as a functional after dinner cup by relaxing gut muscles. This helps alleviate bloating, gas, and stomach discomfort, particularly when consumed as a post meal ritual.
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Can mint tea help with headaches or a blocked nose? +
Menthol is a natural decongestant that helps clear sinuses and improve nasal airflow. It also supports blood flow, which may provide mild relief for tension headaches and physical stress.
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What results come from daily consumption? +
Daily drinking supports oral health by fighting bacteria and freshening breath naturally. It also acts as a mood booster, using aromatherapy to foster calm focus and steady hydration without the side effects of caffeine.
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How do I brew Dragonfly Three Mint Medley? +
Pour just boiled water (95-100°C) over one pyramid bag in a 250ml mug. Steep 5-7 minutes, mint needs the full steep to release the menthol oils. Drink black; milk and sugar both muddle the cooling mint character. Excellent for cold brewing: 2 bags in 500ml cold water for 4-6 hours gives a refreshing summer drink. Also good for shisha style hot infusions in a small teapot for North African afternoon ritual.
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What's the difference between the three mints? +
Peppermint provides the immediate sharp cooling top note (Mentha piperita, hybrid of watermint and spearmint). Spearmint provides the rounded sweeter mid palate (Mentha spicata, the milder garden mint). Moroccan mint (often Nana mint, Mentha spicata var. nana) provides the sweet floral finish. Each is a different botanical species or variety; combining all three gives a deeper layered cup than any single mint preparation.
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How long does the box last after opening? +
The plastic free pyramid bags inside the recyclable cardboard box stay fresh for approximately 18 months from the manufacture date, with peak freshness within 9-12 months. Mint oils are more volatile than rooibos or black tea, so older bags will deliver a less punchy menthol cup. Re seal the inner pouch tabs after each use and store away from direct sunlight and humidity.
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Can I make a North African mint tea with this? +
Yes, but the traditional preparation uses Chinese gunpowder green tea as the base with fresh mint leaves added. To approximate this with Dragonfly Three Mint Medley: brew 1 bag of green tea (any quality) plus 1 bag of Dragonfly Three Mint in a 400ml teapot, add fresh mint sprig and 2-3 sugar cubes, pour hot just boiled water, steep 4-5 minutes. Pour from height into small glasses for the traditional service.
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How does it compare to Twinings Pure Peppermint? +
Twinings Pure Peppermint uses only peppermint leaf in a flat tea bag. Dragonfly Three Mint Medley uses three different mint varieties in a pyramid bag with whole leaves rather than fannings. The Dragonfly cup is more complex (three mint varieties layered) and has more body (heavier leaf grade in pyramid format), while Twinings is more focused on pure peppermint sharpness. Twinings is the affordable everyday cup; Dragonfly is the artisan organic alternative.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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