Mint

Description

Mint leaves are dried spearmint leaves of the species Mentha spicata. The dark green leaves have a pleasant warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavour with a cool aftertaste.

Did You Know?

Mint was used by the ancient Assyrians in rituals to their fire god. The ancient Hebrews scattered mint leaves on the synagogue floor so that each footstep would produce a fragrant whiff. Spearmint was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a flavouring herb, culinary condiment, and in perfumes and bath scents. Mint was named by the Greeks after the mythical character, Menthe. During the Middle Ages, besides culinary use, powdered mint leaves were used to whiten the teeth.

Origins

Mint is native to Europe and Asia and was previously grown in convent gardens. Today, Mint is commercially cultivated in the United States and Egypt. We buy our Mint from Egypt.

Usage

Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern speciality made with bulgar wheat, tomatoes, Mint, Parsley and lemon juice.
In India, Mint is used in raitas as a refreshing side dish to hot curries.
Mint tea is especially refreshing in summer and is excellent as a digestive.
Sprinkle Mint onto green salads.
In Greece, dolmades is a dish of cabbage or vine leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, minced lamb, tomatoes, onions, Parsley and Mint, simmered in a little water and served with an egg and lemon sauce.