Lipton Smooth Mint, 20 Tea Bags 34g
Despite the name this is not a pure peppermint, and that is the point of it. If you want single-ingredient mint, the Tetley, Twinings or Teapigs peppermint bags are the cleaner choice. Lipton instead builds a rounder cup: a high cooling peppermint hit up front, then spearmint and liquorice softening the sharp menthol edge, lemon peel brightening the top, and blackberry leaf adding a bit of body so it does not drink thin. The result is a mint tea that is refreshing without being austere, the menthol punch is there but it is cushioned. It works particularly well after a rich meal or with a dark chocolate digestive. The liquorice does bring a touch of natural sweetness some will notice, so true mint purists may still prefer the unblended versions. As a smoother, more forgiving everyday mint, though, it is nicely done and caffeine-free.
Lipton Smooth Mint, in brief.
Lipton Smooth Mint is the peppermint-and-spearmint herbal from Lipton, the standalone Lipton Teas and Infusions company that spun out of Unilever in 2022, a caffeine-free dual-mint blend without a tea base, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the global-brand alternative to the Twinings Pure Peppermint or the Pukka Three Mint herbal blends.
The peppermint and spearmint share structural work in the cup, the peppermint giving the cool menthol lift up front and the spearmint adding the softer sweeter middle layer that distinguishes this from a single-mint peppermint cup. No added flavourings, no fruit, no spice, just the two mint leaves, the proper way to drink a layered mint herbal if you find a plain peppermint a touch one-dimensional on its own and want a fuller cup without committing to a three-mint or four-mint blend.
A twenty-bag Lipton household pack at an accessible price for the global-brand supermarket tier, a sensible upgrade over the single-mint Pure Peppermint alternatives across the same supermarket shelf, and a useful daily mint cup backed by the scale of the standalone Lipton Teas and Infusions group, the world's largest pure-play tea company after the spin-out from Unilever in 2022 created the standalone group. The dual-mint structure suits both hot drinking in winter and iced drinking in summer.
Curator notes: we wrote these tasting notes ourselves from the current Lipton box and spec sheet, then brewed Smooth Mint at the stated temperature and time to confirm them. Smooth Mint's shelf life, storage and ideal water temperature each get a fuller answer in the Q and A tab underneath.
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The Story Behind the Lipton Tea Brand
Lipton is one of the most recognised names in tea with a heritage dating back to the late 19th century when Sir Thomas Lipton bought his first tea estates in Ceylon.- The Tea Pioneers: The Lipton tea brand was built on the vision of making high quality tea accessible to everyone. They have spent over a century refining their blending techniques to ensure a better brew for Lipton tea uk customers.
- Global Sourcing: Lipton maintains strong relationships with tea gardens around the world. This ensures that only the freshest mint leaves are selected to create their signature smooth taste.
- Packaging: Recycle the carton and bags as the box and your local council direct; they may go different ways.
Lipton's Commitment To The Planet
Lipton ensures that your daily refreshment supports a healthy tea planet.How Do I Make Lipton Smooth Mint?
To get the best results from your lipton mint tea bags and learn how to make iced mint tea at home correct preparation is important. Using filtered water is highly recommended in hard water areas like London to ensure the menthol notes remain crisp.Hot Brewing Instructions for Lipton Smooth Mint:
- Measure: Place one 1.7g tea bag into your favourite pre warmed mug.
- Pour: Use water at a rolling 100 degrees Celsius, straight over the bag, to release all of the menthol oils.
- Steep: Infuse for 3 to 5 minutes. Expert Tip: Avoid squeezing the tea bag as letting it drip naturally preserves the smooth profile of the spearmint without releasing excess tannins.
- The Finish: Remove the bag and enjoy the refreshing aroma before your first sip.
The Refreshing Summer Iced Mint Recipe:
- Ingredients and dietary suitability: Blends get revised, so follow the allergy and ingredient details on the Smooth Mint box you receive.
- The Prep: Give 2 bags 5 minutes in 100ml of water fresh off the boil for a punchy mint concentrate.
- The Chill: Remove the bags and allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.
- The Serve: Pour over a tall glass filled with plenty of ice and add a slice of fresh lemon to highlight the citrus top notes.
The Mint Cloud Latte Recipe:
- The Base: Steep 2 bags in 80ml of boiling water for a full 5 minutes to extract maximum menthol and herbal sweetness.
- The Milk: Gently heat and froth 150ml of almond or oat milk until a dense micro foam forms.
- The Combine: Top the mint concentrate with the frothed milk. Thanks to the blackberry leaves the infusion has enough natural body to hold its own with plant based milks, giving a coffee shop latte texture.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Lipton Smooth Mint, 20 Tea Bags 34g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Lipton
Lipton grew from Thomas Lipton's Glasgow grocery business into a global tea brand. The live teas.co.uk range spans Yellow Label, flavoured black tea, green tea and caffeine-free fruit and herbal infusions. The hot-tea business is managed by LIPTON Teas and Infusions under CVC ownership.
Packaging: Recycle the carton and bags as the box and your local council direct; they may go different ways.
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What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| Spearmint | 42 percent sweet herbal base providing a soft mint flavour sourced from Europe and North Africa. |
| Peppermint | 30 percent cool menthol lift included for its crisp aromatic profile and digestive benefits. |
| Blackberry Leaves | Added to provide a natural sweetness and body to the infusion without added sugar. |
| Liquorice Root | Sourced from Central Asia to create a smooth mouthfeel and lingering sweetness. |
Pack: 20 Smooth Mint bags, 34g in total; an infusion with no caffeine. The mint stays at its freshest for 18 months after packing.
The listed herbs shape the flavour; unquantified base fills the rest. Herbs from several regions, mixed and packed to Lipton's own specification.
Packaging: Recycle the carton and bags as the box and your local council direct; they may go different ways.
What's in Lipton Smooth Mint, 20 Tea Bags 34g, and what isn't:
- In: caffeine free Smooth Mint herbs and nothing more, apart from the listed ingredients and any infusion base.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: the factory packing this also deals with nuts and cereals; the current box carries the latest cross contact statement, so check it.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Lipton Smooth Mint, 20 Tea Bags 34g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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