Spearmint

Peppermint. The two varieties used most often for tea are Peppermint and Spearmint. What kind of mint makes the best tea? Peppermint or spearmint, whichever… Read More »What Type Of Mint Is Best For Tea?

Of the two, spearmint is the one almost always sold in grocery stores and markets. So when a recipe calls for mint, it’s generally spearmint,… Read More »When A Recipe Calls For Mint Is It Spearmint Or Peppermint?

Spearmint. Many of them offer their own unique flavors. Spearmint, for example, is relatively mild in flavor while peppermint is more intense. Most fresh mint… Read More »What Kind Of Mint Is In Mint Ice Cream?

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is the best garden mint, especially with peas. What is the best tasting mint? Peppermint (Mentha x piperita ‘Mitcham’). The best-tasting peppermint… Read More »Which Is The Best Mint?

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita ‘Mitcham’). The best-tasting peppermint is found under various names throughout the country: ‘Mitcham’, black-stemmed, ‘Blue Balsam’, and even chocolate mint. It… Read More »What Is The Best Tasting Mint?

Possible health benefits of spearmint Some people use spearmint to help alleviate symptoms of nausea, indigestion, gas, headache, toothache, cramps, and sore throat. It is… Read More »What Can I Use Spearmint For?

Swap in Other Fresh Herbs Don’t have fresh mint but a garden full of other fresh herbs? Thyme, rosemary, basil and tarragon can brighten up… Read More »What Can I Use Instead Of Mint In A Mojito?

Taste: Spearmint has a subtler, lighter flavor, vaguely sweet flavor. Peppermint has a sharper flavor that is almost spicy due to its high menthol content.… Read More »Which Is Hotter Spearmint Or Peppermint?

The two varieties used most often for tea are Peppermint and Spearmint. What is the best mint to use for tea? PeppermintPeppermint or spearmint are… Read More »Which Mint Is Best For Tea?

On the savory side, spearmint is usually the mint of choice, however when it comes to sweet, peppermint is the herb of choice as it… Read More »What Is The Sweetest Mint?