Mint, Dandelion & Ophiopogon Tea

Why people make this tea

When mandatory mask-wearing became a daily reality, Nourilo noticed something uncomfortable: after several hours of teaching back-to-back classes with a mask on, he could smell his own breath for the first time — a revelation that led him to think more carefully about this often-overlooked issue. Bad breath has several common causes: insufficient dental hygiene, gum disease, tooth decay — but also dry mouth from inadequate water intake, or digestive imbalances including gut dysbiosis. Research has linked Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and chronic constipation with a higher tendency toward oral malodour. This three-ingredient tea targets those gut-related causes alongside the oral ones.

For everyday mask-related freshness, Nourilo often brews fresh mint leaves with two slices of lemon and a drizzle of honey — a lighter version of this recipe. For more persistent breath issues with digestive symptoms, this fuller formula with dandelion and ophiopogon is more appropriate.