I used to live on 50 acres. I grew my own mint, peppermint and spearmint. I had fresh picked tea from those plants for many weeks of each year. Nothing was better. However Cup of Té has delighted and surprised me with a dried version that I am pleased and amazed to say is as good as the fresh I used to pick from my own garden. To me, it shows they source from first rate gardens, high quality harvesting techniques and use production standards far above average. I savour all of their teas.