Hi Fiona
I've found different brands will have different strength in flavour. The coffee shop i go to has a nice sweet one yet i have a subtle one at home.
Not sure what the benefits are, have heard that it settles the stomach if unwell.
Richard
If you have a bit of mint in your garden or indoor mint plant, try a home made mint tea recipe. (squeeze 3 or more mint leaves,add very hot water then strain into warm cup and enjoy) beat that "JamieOliver"
I wont be that yuk, because you genuinely made it fresh and it dont cost much.
I have also been told mint tea also helps prevents colds and flu.
I drink lots of peppermint tea, and I definitely find it helps my digestion.
However, if you don't like the taste, then try peppermint capsules instead. They have the same effect but without the need of drinking down a cup of something you hate!
Izzzi is right -- try fresh mint and you'll never have a peppermint teabag again -- it's wonderfully refreshing -- even just the smell. Almost weaned me off coffee, but not quite..