History

    Also known as The Medicine Tree or Melon Tree, papaya (Carica papaya) is frequently mentioned in the writings of the early explorers who observed that natives not only ate the fruit but used the leaves for their beneficial properties.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a universally used flavoring. The volatile oil, which contains menthol, is responsible for Peppermint's aromatic and health attributes.

So highly regarded was Peppermint, that it was included in a list of plants being taken over to the New World. Together , Papaya and Peppermint make an invigorating, delicious tea.