Are there tannins in peppermint tea? An in-depth look
                                
                                
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                                While black tea contains a significant concentration of tannins, peppermint tea is almost entirely tannin-free. Tannins are natural compounds found in many plants that can impart bitterness, but their absence is a key characteristic of this popular herbal infusion.