Is Mint Tea Cooling or Warming? The Surprising Science Explained
                                
                                
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                                Menthol, the organic compound found in mint leaves, does not actually lower your body's temperature, but rather tricks the brain into perceiving a cooling sensation. This chemical-neural interaction is the key to understanding mint tea's dual nature.