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Lipton Smooth Mint, 20 Tea Bags 34g

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LCurator note · Lipton
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.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
4.5/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Water100°C
Steep4-5 min
CaffeineCaffeine free
Format20 servings
Label notes
Ingredients & dietarySpearmint and peppermint leaf with no tea base, which makes the infusion caffeine free.
PackagingRecycle the carton and bags as the box and your local council direct; they may go different ways.
About this tea

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.

From the catalogue

Curator’s notes

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Lipton Smooth Mint brings the expertise of global tea blending into everyday life. Unlike standard single herb infusions this blend is built to thread the fine line between cooling menthol intensity and herbal sweetness. Smooth Mint puts that easy drinking balance into plain tea bags, so it takes no effort at all to make at home. For a properly British teatime treat, this rounded mint tea pairs nicely with a dark chocolate digestive or a light lemon biscuit. Sat at home or making a fast cup before heading out, you get the same cool, steady mint every time, as you would expect from Lipton.

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.

Brand

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.

Founded1890, Scotland / Global
FormatTea bags
CertificationRainforest Alliance
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Sustainability

Our commitment to the planet

✓Rainforest Alliance
Tasting notes

The taste profile

Cool Menthol●●●●● 5/5
A high impact peppermint lift that provides an immediate refreshing sensation.
Herbal Sweetness●●●●○ 4/5
A smooth spearmint and liquorice base that rounds out the sharper mint notes.
Citrus Brightness●●●○○ 3/5
Lemon peel top notes that provide a bright and aromatic citrus finish.
Mouthfeel Density●●●○○ 3/5
Blackberry leaf gives the cup a soft, rounded texture, so it feels fuller in the mouth than plain mint.
4.5/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side

How does it compare

vs Standard Peppermint TeaWhen compared to basic single ingredient peppermint bags Lipton Smooth Mint offers a much more complex and rounded profile. Plain peppermint can taste sharp and a little harsh, but the spearmint and blackberry leaves here give a softer, sweeter finish that needs no sugar.
vs Fresh Mint TeaFresh mint from the garden varies in strength with the season, whereas Lipton's bags give you the same balance of mints in every cup. It captures the vibrancy of fresh herbs but adds a layer of depth from the liquorice root that you cannot get from leaves alone.
From the recipe library

Made with this tea

Brewing

Brewing the perfect cup

Water temperature100°C; menthol needs a full boil to lift out of the leaf.
MeasureOne bag of Smooth Mint for every 200ml of freshly boiled water.
Steep4 to 5 minutes, covered, so the menthol stays in the mug.
ServiceDrink unsweetened; the natural sweetness is plenty. A slice of lemon adds brightness.
Iced versionMake a strong brew with 2 bags in 200ml, let it cool, then pour it onto ice with some fresh mint and a squeeze of lime.
Caffeine noteNo caffeine, so any hour suits it, and it has long been a favourite after meals.
Best withDark chocolate, Moroccan pastries, or the end of a rich or spicy meal.
Safety and purity

What’s in it, what to know

CaffeineCaffeine free by nature, which makes it an easy choice after dinner.
Nutrient NoteMenthol makes up 30 to 50% of the mint's essential oil, and the leaf also carries rosmarinic acid; the menthol is what makes the cup feel cool in the mouth.
Shelf LifeSmooth Mint is fine to drink after its best before date, though by then the menthol smells and tastes weaker. Keep the bags airtight, in a cool and dry spot with no direct sun, so the menthol stays lively.
Formulations change; the current UK pack is always the final word on ingredients and allergens.
Ingredients & nutrition

Inside the pack

IngredientWhat it brings
Spearmint42 percent sweet herbal base providing a soft mint flavour sourced from Europe and North Africa.
Peppermint30 percent cool menthol lift included for its crisp aromatic profile and digestive benefits.
Blackberry LeavesAdded to provide a natural sweetness and body to the infusion without added sugar.
Liquorice RootSourced 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.

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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