Spearmint Tea XTRAA is a Souvenir Collection infusion that Nepal Tea Exchange describes as having three times the spearmint concentration of a standard blend. Its siblings pair spearmint with a black tea base (the 45°, 25-bag and 50-bag listings) or a green tea base (the 46°). This guide compares all five by base, caffeine, format, price and brewing.

If you have searched for spearmint tea on our store, you have probably noticed the overlap: five listings, one herb, and very little on the pages themselves to explain how they differ. This article does that job in plain language. It describes each tea only by what its own listing states, flags what is still unconfirmed, and leaves the final choice to you.

The Short Answer: Which Spearmint Tea Fits You?

Here is the quick version before we go deeper. Think of it as a starting point, not a prescription.

The rest of this guide explains the reasoning behind each pick, including one honest gap: the XTRAA page does not yet say whether its tea-plant ingredient is a black or a green tea. We will come back to that.

What Is Spearmint Tea XTRAA?

Spearmint Tea XTRAA is a spearmint (Mentha spicata) infusion from the Souvenir Collection, priced at Rs955. Its product page describes it as crafted with three times the spearmint concentration for a cooling, mint-forward cup that can be served hot or over ice. The page lists its aroma as intensely fresh spearmint with bright, cooling herbal notes and its finish as crisp and refreshing.

On sourcing, the page states that the spearmint comes from high-altitude Himalayan spearmint farms in Nepal, is harvested at peak aromatic maturity and is gently dried to preserve its natural aroma. The page does not make an Ilam, organic or fair-trade claim for XTRAA, so we do not either.

Three things the page does not yet tell you

• The tea base. The ingredient line names Camellia sinensis, the tea plant, alongside spearmint. It does not say whether that is a black tea or a green tea.
• The pack. No weight or bag count is stated, although the page measures by the teaspoon (about 2 g per 200 ml).
• What “3X” means. The wording is the brand’s own. It does not say three times more than which product, or by what measure.

Because of those gaps, this guide quotes the brand’s own wording for XTRAA and does not put a number on how much stronger it is than any other tea. If a firm answer matters for your purchase, the Nepal Tea Exchange team can confirm the details for you.

The Black Tea Spearmint Blends

Three listings pair spearmint with a black tea base. They differ mainly in format and size, which matters more than it first appears.

45° Spearmint Tea: the loose-leaf option

The 45° is listed as a black tea blend with spearmint in 40gm (Rs580) and 80gm (Rs946) packs. Its page states a sourcing region of Ilam, Nepal, and lists natural caffeine. It is the listing for people who like to measure by the teaspoon and choose their own strength.

Spearmint Tea – 25 Tea Bags and Spearmint Tea – 50 Tea Bags: the convenient options

Both are Souvenir Collection listings that pair spearmint with Himalayan black tea in bag format, at Rs395 for 25 bags and Rs755 for 50. The 50-bag page describes a cool spearmint character layered over a smooth, mildly malty black tea. The 25-bag page describes itself as caffeine-light, a phrase that is relative, not a milligram figure. Bags suit desks, travel and anyone who wants a repeatable cup without measuring.

One more note on these listings: some of their wellness wording is stronger than the language we use in this guide. We describe these teas only by their base, format, price and brewing instructions.

The Green Tea Spearmint Blend

The 46° Spearmint Green Tea combines Himalayan green tea with spearmint. It is sold in 40gm (Rs645) and 100gm (Rs913) packs, and its page states that the tea is handpicked in Ilam, Nepal. It describes a clean, grassy green tea freshness alongside the cooling mint, and lists gentle caffeine.

Green tea is typically brewed with cooler water than black tea, and this listing follows that pattern: its own guide calls for 80–85°C and a short 2-minute steep. Using hotter water or steeping longer than the guide suggests can push a green tea blend toward bitterness, so it pays to follow the page’s numbers.

You can browse the 45° and 46° side by side in the Blends collection.

Caffeine: What We Can and Cannot Say

This is the section most shoppers skip to, so here is the plain version.

Spearmint leaf on its own is naturally caffeine-free. Black tea and green tea both come from Camellia sinensis, which naturally contains caffeine. That is why the black tea and green tea spearmint listings should be treated as caffeine-containing, in the way their pages indicate.

XTRAA sits in the middle of that picture. Its ingredient line is headed “100% Pure Spearmint” yet also names Camellia sinensis. Until the brand confirms the formulation, we do not describe XTRAA as caffeine-free or low in caffeine, and we do not quote milligram figures for any tea in this guide. Caffeine in a cup varies with the leaf, the amount used, the water temperature and the steeping time, so a single number would be misleading anyway.

Side-by-Side Comparison

The table below sets out what each product page states. Where a page is silent, the table says so rather than guessing.

Prices are the list prices at the time of writing and may change. We have deliberately not converted them to a price per cup or per gram, because XTRAA’s pack size is not stated and the comparison would not be fair.

How the Base Shapes the Cup

Spearmint brings a cool, sweet, aromatic character. The base underneath changes how that mint lands on the palate.

• With a black tea base, the mint is rounded by the smooth, mildly malty character of the tea. This is the gentlest route for someone who normally drinks black tea or milk-free chiya and wants a minty twist.
• With a green tea base, the mint sits beside a clean, grassy freshness. The cup reads lighter and brighter, and it suits people who already enjoy green tea.
• With XTRAA, the brand’s own description puts the spearmint in front: intensely fresh, cooling, crisp. If your favourite part of a spearmint blend is the mint itself, this is the listing built around that idea.

Taste is personal, and these are descriptions drawn from the listings, not guarantees. If you are unsure, the smaller formats are a low-commitment way to find your preference before you stock up.

How to Brew Each Tea

Each listing documents its own method. We keep them separate on purpose, because blending them into one “average” instruction would give you a worse cup from all five.

A note on XTRAA

Because XTRAA is positioned as a stronger cup, follow its suggested serving rather than adding extra leaf. Cover the cup while it steeps, as the page advises, so the aromatic oils stay in the cup. We do not suggest a second steep for XTRAA, since the page does not document one.

Making it iced

The XTRAA page says the tea works hot or over ice. One straightforward approach is to brew it as directed, let the infusion cool slightly, then pour it over a full glass of ice. Brewing first and chilling afterwards keeps the method close to the one on the page.

What Spearmint Tea May Support

Spearmint has a long history as a refreshing, aromatic herb, and many people traditionally enjoy a mint infusion after meals. The aroma compounds named on the XTRAA page, carvone and limonene, are part of what gives spearmint its cool, sweet scent. A warm cup of spearmint tea may support a sense of calm and relaxation as part of an unhurried routine, and the fresh aroma is traditionally valued for leaving the mouth feeling clean.

Tea made from Camellia sinensis naturally contains plant compounds such as polyphenols and the amino acid L-theanine. Studies suggest these compounds are part of why tea has a place in many daily wellness routines, though research varies in size and quality, and none of it tests these specific products.

Two honest limits are worth stating. First, a cup of tea is a pleasant part of a balanced lifestyle, not a substitute for a varied diet or for professional care. Second, you may see strong health promises about spearmint elsewhere online. This guide does not repeat them. If you have a specific health question or condition, a healthcare professional is the right person to ask.

Who Should Be Cautious

Herbal and tea-based drinks are food products, and they are not right for everyone in every situation. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before regular use if any of the following applies to you:

• You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• You take prescription medication or have an ongoing health condition.
• You are sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it. Remember that every listing in this guide either contains or names the tea plant.
• You find that mint-forward drinks bother you, for example if you are prone to heartburn or reflux.
• You have a known sensitivity to mint-family plants.
• You are considering giving a strongly flavoured herbal tea to a child.

There is no official daily amount for these particular teas. A sensible approach is to follow the serving on each product page, notice how you feel, and stop if something does not agree with you. With XTRAA specifically, remember that the brand positions it as a stronger cup, which is a reason to stick to the suggested measure.

A Simple Decision Guide

If you would rather decide by situation than by specification, this is how we would think about it:

• “I love mint and want it front and centre.” Start with Spearmint Tea XTRAA and keep to the suggested measure.
• “I want something for my desk or travel bag.” The 25-bag or 50-bag listing gives you a ready-portioned cup.
• “I like to choose my own strength.” The 45° loose-leaf blend lets you measure by the teaspoon.
• “I prefer green tea.” The 46° Spearmint Green Tea is the green-based option, brewed cooler and shorter.
• “I am buying a gift.” Browse the Souvenir Collection, where the packaging is gift-ready.
• “I am not sure about caffeine.” Pause, confirm the details with the brand, and choose once you know.

Why Choose Nepal Tea Exchange

Nepal Tea Exchange is a Kathmandu-based specialty tea brand built around Himalayan sourcing and traceability. For spearmint specifically, the XTRAA page describes leaves harvested at peak aromatic maturity, gently dried and minimally processed, and presented in elegant Souvenir Collection packaging that makes it easy to give as a gift. The brand also names its sourcing region on the 45° and 46° listings.

We would rather tell you what a listing does not say than fill the gap with a guess. That is why this guide points out the open questions on XTRAA and invites you to confirm them. Clear information makes for a better cup and a more confident purchase.

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