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Description
Peppermint Leaf is a strong aromatic perennial herb that is indigenous to Europe and the Middle East. This fragrant plant is a cross between watermint and spearmint and has a robust flavour with a cooling aftertaste. Peppermint has square stems, smooth, dark green leaves, and rounded clusters of pinkish lavender flowers. Its flavour is commonly used in candies, toothpaste, mouthwash and essential oil blends.
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Directions
To make a calming Peppermint Leaf tea, steep 1 teaspoon of dried Peppermint Leaf in 2 cups of boiling water. Add honey for desired sweetness.
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Uses
- Make a mint jelly, best paired with lamb dishes.
- Can be used to flavour dessert dishes and is popularly used to complement chocolate and fruit flavours.
- Make a soothing Peppermint tea.
- Try using it to make homemade toothpaste.
- Add to salad, sauces, vegetable dishes, cocktails and other beverages.
| SKU | Unit Size |
|---|---|
| 45103 | 5 g |
| 80058 | 25 g |
| 80051 | 50 g |
| 80052 | 100 g |
| 80053 | 200 g |
| 80054 | 400 g |
| 80055 | 2 kg |
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Description
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Directions
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Uses
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Peppermint Leaf is a strong aromatic perennial herb that is indigenous to Europe and the Middle East. This fragrant plant is a cross between watermint and spearmint and has a robust flavour with a cooling aftertaste. Peppermint has square stems, smooth, dark green leaves, and rounded clusters of pinkish lavender flowers. Its flavour is commonly used in candies, toothpaste, mouthwash and essential oil blends.
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To make a calming Peppermint Leaf tea, steep 1 teaspoon of dried Peppermint Leaf in 2 cups of boiling water. Add honey for desired sweetness.
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- Make a mint jelly, best paired with lamb dishes.
- Can be used to flavour dessert dishes and is popularly used to complement chocolate and fruit flavours.
- Make a soothing Peppermint tea.
- Try using it to make homemade toothpaste.
- Add to salad, sauces, vegetable dishes, cocktails and other beverages.