I sip peppermint tea when my tummy is upset too. Got an electric tea kettle and everything so it heats up fast. Unless you have those on hand though, it won't be very useful...but getting it for next time.....or the peppermints are a much neater and easier idea. Peppermint is very calming to my tummy but mints actually upset it for some reason...otherwise I'd get gum and mints.