Institute of Mintealogy
The Mint Tea School by Maison NANA1807
Summary
Introduction
The Mintealogy Institute is the Mint Tea School founded by Maison NANA1807 to study, transmit and celebrate the culture of mint tea.
A discipline unique in the world, born in the heart of Morocco, refined in Berry.
The Mintealogy Institute is the first initiative dedicated to the study and transmission of mint tea culture.
The Mintealogy Institute is a place dedicated to the study and transmission of mint tea culture. Founded by Maison NANA1807, it offers experiences, workshops, and seminars that explore Mintealogy, the science and art of mint tea.
Through this approach, the Institute invites individuals and businesses to discover mint tea as a living cultural heritage, combining history, botany, sensory experience and traditions of hospitality.
At the heart of this institute lies Mintealogy→ , the science and art of mint tea. This discipline explores the plants, preparation methods, history, and rituals that make up mint tea culture.
First graduating class of the Institute of Mintealogy
The Institute of Mintealogy announces the opening of its first class in 2026, marking a step in the structuring and transmission of Mintealogy, the science and art of mint tea.
This pioneering initiative extends work undertaken by Maison NANA1807 since 2022, through conferences and workshops conducted in particular at UNESCO, as well as with international companies and European universities.
These exchanges laid the foundations for a new approach to mint tea, at the crossroads of history, botany, sensory experience and intercultural dialogue.
The Institute of Mintealogy aims to make mint tea an object of study and transmission, by bringing together cultural knowledge, artisanal practices and contemporary reflection around this thousand-year-old tradition.
The first cohort will welcome participants eager to explore this emerging discipline and contribute to the spread of mint tea culture in a spirit of openness and sharing between cultures.
Mission of the Institute of Mintealogy
The Institute of Mintealogy's mission is to study, transmit and promote the culture of mint tea through Mintealogy, the science and art of mint tea.
At the crossroads of cultural research, sensory experience and intercultural dialogue, the Institute develops workshops, meetings and programs designed to better understand the traditions of mint tea and their place in the cultures of the world.
Through this approach, the Mintealogy Institute wishes to contribute to the transmission of a living heritage, making mint tea a space for encounter, knowledge and sharing between cultures.
A Mint Tea School
The Mintealogy Institute can be considered a true school dedicated to the culture of mint tea.
It offers a framework for exploring this tradition through several areas of study: plant science, the history of tea cultures, the art of preparation, and the sensory experience of tasting.
Like oenology for wine, Mintéalogie offers a careful approach to the aromas, gestures and traditions that make up the world of mint tea.
The Domains of Mintealogy
Scientific approach
Mintealogy studies the natural properties of tea and mint. It focuses particularly on aromas, the active ingredients of plants, and the benefits associated with consuming mint tea.
Historical approach
The Institute explores the history of mint tea and the traditions that have developed around this beverage. In many cultures, mint tea has become a symbol of hospitality and sharing.
Artistic approach
Preparing mint tea relies on precise techniques. The Mintealogy Institute teaches this art of preparation: choosing the ingredients, balancing the aromas, brewing, and serving the tea.
Sensory approach
Drinking mint tea engages all the senses: the aroma of the leaves, the color of the infusion, the warmth of the cup, and the coolness on the palate. The Institute invites you to rediscover this sensory experience.
The School of Mintealogy
The Mintealogy Institute welcomes its visitors to Mehun-sur-Yèvre , in a territory rich in history and know-how, in the heart of the Arts and Crafts of Berry and near the castle of Charles VII.
This unique place provides a space for meeting and sharing over mint tea.
The Mintealogy Experiments
Discovery Workshop
An introduction accessible to all to discover the essential steps of preparing mint tea and the secrets of plants and blends.
Sensory Workshop
An olfactory and gustatory journey allowing you to explore the aromas of tea and mint through a guided tasting.
Creative Workshop
A participatory experience where everyone can imagine their own mint tea recipe and leave with their personalized blend.
Mintealogy for Businesses
The Institute of Mintéalogy also offers experiences dedicated to businesses and organizations, designed to promote cohesion, collective intelligence and intercultural understanding.
Mintealogy and cross-cultural management
Mint tea is much more than a beverage: it is a universal language of hospitality, respect, and dialogue between cultures. In many societies, the tea ritual is a special moment for welcoming others, listening, and sharing.
Mintealogy draws inspiration from this tradition to explore the links between culture, communication, and leadership. By observing the gestures, rhythms, and symbols of mint tea, it reveals essential principles of intercultural management: attentiveness to others, patience, precision of gestures, and the importance of ritual in building trust.
Through this approach, Mintéalogie offers an original way of addressing human relations in organizations, making mint tea a true tool for dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation between cultures.
Intercultural Management Seminars
Inspired by the traditions of hospitality and dialogue associated with mint tea, these seminars explore the links between culture, leadership, and communication.
Through Mintéalogie, participants discover how tea rituals can become a tool for understanding cultural differences, cooperation, and intercultural management.
Wellness and team-building seminars
Immersive workshops designed to strengthen team bonds through a symbolic ritual of sharing. The preparation and tasting of mint tea become a moment for dialogue, listening, and conviviality.
Sensory team-building
Creative and sensory experiences where participants explore the flavors and aromas of mint tea. These workshops encourage collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail.
Conferences and demonstrations
The Institute of Mintealogy also participates in seminars, fairs and cultural events to present Mintealogy and the culture of mint tea, through inspiring lectures and demonstrations of the tea ritual.
What Mint Tea Lovers Are Saying
"A truly magical and enriching experience. I rediscovered mint tea in a completely new light."
— Claire, Therapist
"The in-company workshop was a highlight of our seminar. Original, unifying, and delightful!"
— Jean-Baptiste, HR Director
Discover the Institute of Mintealogy
The Mintealogy Institute offers experiences accessible to all to explore the art of mint tea.
Workshops, meetings and conferences invite you to discover Mintéalogie as a living tradition and an art of living.
Limited places – booking recommended.
Discover the Mintealogy workshops
📍 School of Mintheatry in Mehun-sur-Yèvre, in a unique location a stone's throw from the castle of Charles VII.
Experience Maison NANA1807
Discover the world of organic mint tea inspired by the Moroccan Atay ritual.
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FAQ | Tout savoir sur la Mintéalogie
Guide pour comprendre la science et l’art du thé à la menthe : histoire, bienfaits, préparation et rituel
Questions Générales sur la Mintéalogie
Qu’est-ce que la Mintéalogie ?
La Mintéalogie est la science et l’art du thé à la menthe. Cette discipline étudie l’histoire du thé à la menthe, la botanique du thé et de la menthe, les gestes de préparation, l’analyse sensorielle et les rituels d’hospitalité liés à cette tradition.
Pourquoi parler d’œnologie du Thé à la Menthe ?
La Mintéalogie peut être comparée à l’œnologie pour le vin. De la même manière que l’œnologie étudie les arômes et les techniques de dégustation du vin, la Mintéalogie explore les plantes, les arômes et les traditions qui composent la culture du thé à la menthe.
Quelle est l’origine du mot Mintéalogie ?
Le terme Mintéalogie est formé à partir du motmint (menthe) et detea (thé), auxquels s’ajoute le suffixe « -logie », issu du greclogos, qui signifie « étude » ou « science ».
La Mintéalogie désigne ainsi la discipline consacrée à l’étude du thé à la menthe dans ses dimensions historiques, botaniques, culturelles et sensorielles.
Quel est le champ d’étude de la Mintéalogie ?
La Mintéalogie étudie notamment l’histoire du thé à la menthe, la botanique du thé et de la menthe, l’art de la préparation, la cérémonie du thé à la menthe, l’analyse sensorielle des arômes et la culture de l’hospitalité.
Depuis quand consomme-t-on du thé dans le monde musulman ?
Les sources historiques indiquent que le thé est consommé dans le monde musulman depuis le IXᵉ siècle, notamment à travers les échanges commerciaux avec la Chine. Cette histoire ancienne a contribué à l’émergence de traditions liées au thé, dont certaines associent le thé et la menthe.
Qu’est-ce que la cérémonie du Thé à la Menthe ?
La cérémonie du thé à la menthe est un rituel d’hospitalité qui accompagne souvent la préparation et le service du thé. Elle met en valeur les gestes, le partage et la convivialité autour de la dégustation du thé.
Quels sont les ingrédients d’un Thé à la Menthe traditionnel ?
Le thé à la menthe associe généralement un thé vert, souvent de type Gunpowder, avec des feuilles de menthe et de l’eau chaude. Selon les traditions et les préférences, le thé peut être préparé avec différentes variétés de menthe.
Quels sont les bienfaits du Thé à la Menthe ?
Le thé à la menthe est apprécié pour sa fraîcheur et ses propriétés aromatiques. Il est souvent consommé pour accompagner les repas ou favoriser un moment de détente et de convivialité.
Peut-on apprendre la Mintéalogie ?
Oui. La Mintéalogie peut être découverte à travers des ateliers, des cérémonies du thé et des expériences culturelles qui permettent d’explorer l’histoire, les plantes et les gestes liés à l’art du thé à la menthe.
