Menta

I’ve been steeping these leaves for about three minutes and the cup smells like a fresh mint garden—the Pacific Northwest cultivar really is something else. The leaves are fluffy and whole, not crushed dust, so the flavor stays clean and strong to the last sip.

The aroma hits you the second you tear the bag open—deep, cool, and almost spicy. I brewed a cup after dinner and the Pacific Northwest leaves made the whole kitchen smell like a proper tea shop.

The leaves are so fragrant I can smell the Pacific Northwest before the water even hits them. Steeped a few minutes and it’s intense but not bitter, with that clean, sharp bite I’ve been craving. This is my new go-to for a quiet afternoon.