rhawnieg
Peppermint tea is not a laxative tea. Were you at a health food store? Surely they must have had some brand of laxative tea. If you weren't, you might try one, or a Whole Foods if you have one near you.
You shouldn't use the skin and pulp of any lemons for this MC...you want to avoid putting things on your body that you would need to digest.
Is it best to use organic lemons? Yes. Can you do the flush with regular ones? Yes.
Grade A maple syrup is really sub-optimal for the MC. You want the Grade B because it is less processed and has more nutrients. Again...check out a local health food store or Whole Foods.
Good luck.
R