Mint

• To create refreshing beverages like mojitos and mint iced tea, simply muddle fresh mint leaves with sugar or sweetener and other ingredients for an invigorating drink.
• As a flavorful addition to salads, adding chopped mint leaves to green salads, fruit salads, or grain salads provides a bright and herbaceous element.
• For delicious mint sauces and chutneys, blend fresh mint with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and spices to make a zesty condiment for grilled meats or vegetables.
• Use fresh mint in desserts like chocolate mint brownies or mint chocolate chip ice cream, infusing a cool and refreshing flavor into sweet treats.
• In savory dishes like lamb tagine or Indian curries, incorporating mint leaves adds a layer of freshness and complexity to rich and flavorful meals.
• To garnish dishes, use whole or chopped mint leaves as an attractive and fragrant garnish for cocktails, desserts, or savory plates, elevating both the presentation and aroma of the food.

• May help relieve indigestion and bloating
• Rich in antioxidants that protect against cell damage
• Could improve brain function and alertness
• May help alleviate cold symptoms and congestion
• Potentially reduces pain associated with headaches
• Can freshen breath naturally

Fresh mint is best stored in the refrigerator to maintain its flavor and prevent wilting. You can wrap the mint loosely in a damp paper towel and place it in a plastic bag or container. Alternatively, you can place the stems in a glass of water, like cut flowers, and cover the leaves loosely with a plastic bag. Change the water every couple of days. Dried mint should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place.