Pure natural peppermint leaves rich in menthol, providing an immediate crisp cooling sensation and digestive comfort with zero additives.
FAQ
Mentha piperita possesses significantly higher concentrations of natural menthol and menthone, responsible for sharp, intense coolness and pungent notes, whereas spearmint is dominated by carvone, providing a milder, sweeter flavor.
Dehydration takes place in continuous low-temperature air-dryers below 40°C, isolated from UV radiation. This protocol arrests chlorophyll breakdown and minimizes menthol evaporation.
Prior to packing, leaves pass through vibratory sieve screens equipped with pneumatic dust aspirators, separating broken fines and botanical powder to ensure a clean, whole-leaf presentation.
For private-label and institutional accounts, the peppermint can be custom milled into clean Tea Bag Cut (TBC) sizing, perfectly suited for high-speed pyramid and rectangular envelope packaging machines.
Standard shelf life is 18 months. Storage areas must be kept below 20°C in dark, dry spaces. Exposure to elevated temperatures accelerates the sublimation of volatile menthol fractions.
For pharmaceutical extractors and syrup manufacturers, raw materials are packed into 10 kg or 15 kg multi-wall Kraft sacks with food-grade polyethylene liners, supported by lot-specific COAs.
Official export documentation including the Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, and heavy metal/microbiology inspection reports are coordinated with export regulatory bodies for export clearance.