Crushed Spearmint Leaves

Livré en sachet refermable 

A noter: 40g de produit non tassé représentent un volume d'environ 1 litre 

Uses in Cooking and Beyond:

The leaves of the plant are primarily used, often infused in a liquid like tea or finely chopped in salads. In salads, it’s best to rehydrate the dried leaves in a bit of warm water for a few minutes before adding them. The soft, refreshing aroma of spearmint makes it especially suited for tea and infusions. This is the mint found in the fragrant mint tea that fills the air throughout the Middle East.

Spearmint is also widely used in various culinary preparations:

• Sauces, especially for fish
• Salads like tabbouleh
• Stuffings (in squid or mussels, for example)
• Various Asian dishes

It is commonly found in confectionery, chewing gum, ice cream, beverages (especially syrups), and alcoholic drinks like Bénédictine and Jet 27.

Who am I?

Origin: Egypt

Scientific name: Mentha spicata

Common names: Spearmint, spiked mint

There are many varieties of mint, all of which are perennial plants in the Lamiaceae family, known for their strong aromatic properties. They thrive in moist, shaded, non-calcareous soils.

Spearmint is very common in gardens and can grow up to 60 cm tall. It reproduces through stolons, which can make it quite invasive when it finds favorable conditions. Its deep green leaves are strongly serrated along the edges and have pronounced veins. They release a highly aromatic oil, menthol, even with the slightest rubbing of the leaves.

There are 25 species of aromatic mints originating from Asia, Europe, and Africa, and several varieties grow wild in France.

Spearmint has tonic and fortifying properties. When taken in moderate doses after meals, it also has digestive benefits. The high menthol content gives it strong medicinal properties as well.

In large doses, spearmint can be very stimulating, and it is often discouraged during homeopathic treatments.

Spearmint is said to repel certain plant pests such as aphids, ants, mosquitoes, and even rodents like mice.

A Little History:

The name Mentha comes from the ancient Greek "minthe" and the Latin "menta." Mint was found in ancient Egyptian tombs, proving that its various properties were already well known at the time.