Fresh Lemon and Mint Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo is someone who takes dental health seriously — having lost three teeth from poor dental care during pregnancy, she now brushes thoroughly and gets a clean every six months. She rarely has gum problems or bad breath as a result. But bad breath is a common and socially difficult problem for many people: no amount of gum-chewing or water seems to help. This two-ingredient tea is elegant in its simplicity. Fresh lemon has well-documented antibacterial properties that directly target the harmful bacteria in the mouth responsible for odour. Fresh mint — used whole, stems and leaves together — contains menthol, which effectively neutralises bad breath compounds and cools what traditional food therapy calls “stomach fire.” Together they make an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory tea that is also helpful for indigestion and wind-heat headaches.