Green Tea is now a widely accepted health potion. With added benefits of mint leaves, the potion gets a notch up in its potency. A minty cup of green tea is perfect to wind you down after a long day of sweat and toil – like a fresh cool breeze. The benefits of drinking green tea with ginger and mint are immense, making it a perfect addition to your daily routine.
Ginger green tea benefits have been widely recognized in traditional and modern wellness circles — from aiding digestion and boosting metabolism to supporting immunity and detoxification. When combined with lemon and mint, the result is an invigorating infusion that’s as revitalizing as it is beneficial.
Here are some benefits you will accrue from mint green tea:
1. Antioxidants Supply
Green tea's antioxidant credentials rest on one of the best-characterized phytochemical families in nutrition science. Its leaves are exceptionally rich in catechins — polyphenolic flavonoids of which epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant and pharmacologically potent. EGCG alone accounts for more than 50% of total catechin content in most green tea products. A comprehensive systematic review of green tea supplementation and cardiovascular risk (PMC9871939) confirms that the cardioprotective activity of green tea is primarily attributable to catechins acting through three complementary antioxidant mechanisms: inducing endogenous antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase), inhibiting pro-oxidant enzymes, and directly scavenging free radicals. At the human level, a meta-analysis of 59 eligible RCTs (British Journal of Nutrition, 2023) found that green tea extract supplementation significantly increased total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA — a key biomarker of oxidative damage to fats) compared to placebo.
Lemon adds a meaningful synergy: the citric acid and vitamin C in lemon juice create an acidic environment that dramatically improves catechin stability and bioavailability in the gut — a study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Technology documented that citrus juice can increase the availability of green tea catechins by as much as six-fold. Together, the catechins from green tea and the vitamin C from lemon form a potent, naturally-paired antioxidant system with every cup.
2. Weight Loss
The metabolism-boosting reputation of green tea is backed by solid mechanistic and clinical evidence — though the effect sizes warrant honest framing. Green tea's caffeine and catechins work synergistically, primarily by inhibiting catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), an enzyme that breaks down norepinephrine. This prolongs sympathetic nervous system activation, which in turn promotes thermogenesis and fat oxidation. A meta-analysis of 18 conditions across 6 respiration-chamber studies (PMID 21366839) found that catechin-caffeine mixtures significantly increased 24-hour energy expenditure by approximately 428 kJ — around 100 kcal — and uniquely increased fat oxidation by 16% compared to placebo. Caffeine alone did not increase fat oxidation, confirming it's the catechin-caffeine combination that drives this effect.
At the body weight level, a meta-analysis of 11 RCTs (PMID 19597519) found green tea catechins significantly reduced body weight (−1.31 kg, p<0.001) and helped maintain weight loss. These effects, while meaningful, are modest in absolute terms — green tea works best as part of a consistent dietary approach rather than as a standalone intervention. Mint's contribution comes through its effect on digestion and appetite: peppermint has been shown to reduce gastric spasm and support gut motility, which helps the body process food more efficiently, reducing the bloating and sluggishness that often accompany weight management efforts.
3. Ditch the Stress
The stress-relieving quality of this blend has a genuinely fascinating biochemical explanation — and it's more specific than most people realise. Green tea contains L-theanine, a non-proteinogenic amino acid found almost exclusively in Camellia sinensis leaves. L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier and acts by blocking the binding of L-glutamic acid to glutamate receptors, effectively damping excitatory neurotransmission. It also stimulates GABA release and increases alpha brain wave activity — the oscillatory pattern associated with alert relaxation, as seen in meditation. A systematic review of 9 placebo-controlled RCTs (PMID 31758301) concluded that supplementation with 200–400 mg/day of L-theanine assists in reducing stress and anxiety in people exposed to stressful conditions. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial (PMID 31623400) in healthy adults found that 200 mg/day of L-theanine for four weeks significantly reduced depression scale scores, trait anxiety scores, and sleep disturbance compared to placebo. Crucially, a triple-blind RCT measuring salivary cortisol and EEG (PMC8475422) found that a single 200 mg dose of L-theanine significantly reduced salivary cortisol and self-reported state anxiety during an acute stress task. The unique value of green tea — and this blend in particular — is that it delivers L-theanine alongside a moderate caffeine dose. Rather than the jittery alertness of caffeine alone, the L-theanine tempers the stimulatory effect, producing the calm, focused energy state that drinkers of TEAME Mint Lemon Ginger Green Tea often describe.
4. Healthy Guts
The digestive benefits of this blend come from multiple well-evidenced mechanisms, each contributed by a different ingredient. Peppermint's active compound menthol acts as a smooth muscle relaxant by blocking calcium channels in the gut wall — an antispasmodic action that reduces cramping, bloating, and the urgency associated with disturbed gut motility. A meta-analysis of 12 RCTs in 835 patients (PMC6337770) found that peppermint oil was significantly more effective than placebo for both global IBS symptom relief (RR 2.39, p<0.00001) and abdominal pain (RR 1.78, p<0.00001).
A more recent updated meta-analysis of 10 RCTs in 1,030 patients (PMID 35942669) confirmed peppermint oil was superior to placebo for global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, with a number-needed-to-treat of 4 for symptom relief. These studies used concentrated peppermint oil rather than tea, but the mechanism — menthol acting on TRPM8 cold receptors and calcium channels in smooth muscle — operates from any form of peppermint intake. Ginger adds its own digestive dimension: multiple RCTs have shown it accelerates gastric emptying (reducing the post-meal heaviness and bloating caused by food sitting in the stomach too long), while green tea's polyphenols support the gut microbiome by promoting beneficial bacterial populations. The ginger in this blend means every post-meal cup is backed by the same gastroprokinetic mechanisms studied in clinical trials.
5. Beat Congestion
The congestion-relieving effect of peppermint mint is one of its most mechanistically clear benefits, underpinned by well-characterised molecular pharmacology. Menthol — the primary active component of mint — stimulates TRPM8 (transient receptor potential melastatin-8), a cold-sensitive ion channel expressed on trigeminal nerve endings in the nasal mucosa. Activation of TRPM8 generates a cooling sensation that modifies the subjective perception of nasal airflow, producing a strong sense of decongestion and easier breathing. A landmark clinical study (PMID 1981905) found that 11 mg oral menthol in subjects with common cold congestion produced no change in objective nasal airway resistance, but caused a significant (p<0.001) subjective improvement in the sensation of nasal airflow — the exact experience that makes menthol-containing products such a reliable source of relief. A mechanistic review on menthol and nasal physiology (PMID 12662469) explains that this is why menthol is included in lozenges, inhalers, vapo-rubs, and nasal sprays globally — it does not physically shrink swollen tissue like a pharmaceutical decongestant, but it reliably restores the sensation of breathing freely. A systematic review of aromatic ointments (PMC9354706) confirmed that aromatic treatments including menthol significantly improved reported sleep quality during respiratory infections — a practical benefit of real importance during illness. A warm cup of this infusion delivers menthol vapour through inhalation as you sip, providing direct stimulation of nasal cold receptors alongside the hydration and warmth that support upper respiratory recovery. So stock up a good load of mint green tea online for the next season!
