Mint Leaves

Mint Leaves offer a bright, refreshing flavor that has made them a staple in kitchens worldwide. Harvested from the Mentha plant, these fragrant leaves are known for their cool, crisp taste and invigorating aroma, adding a burst of freshness to countless dishes and drinks.

With their vibrant green color and sharp, uplifting flavor, Mint Leaves shine in both sweet and savory recipes. They are essential in classics like mint chutney, Middle Eastern lamb dishes, mojitos, iced teas, and herbal infusions. Their clean, cooling profile also makes them a natural fit for salads, desserts, dips, and garnishes.

Mint is equally valued beyond the kitchen, where its cool, refreshing aroma has long made it a favorite in teas and infusions.

Whether you’re enhancing a drink, elevating a dish, or preparing a herbal tea, Mint Leaves bring timeless freshness and versatility to your pantry.

How to use it

Crumble a teaspoon over lentil soup, into a lamb kofta mix, or through a bulgur salad such as tabbouleh. Steep a heaped teaspoon in freshly boiled water for five minutes, covered, for mint tea, or add it to green tea with sugar in the Moroccan style. Dried mint suits cooked and dressed dishes better than a fresh garnish. Technique tip: fry a teaspoon in a little butter for ten seconds and spoon it over soup or dumplings, a Turkish finish that rounds the aroma out considerably.

Botanical Name: Mentha
Also known as: Pudina, Mint Leaf, feuilles de menthe, menta, ミントの葉, نعناع