Herb
Apple Mint
B tier
Apple mint (M. suaveolens) has soft fuzzy leaves and mild fruity-apple mint aroma—gentler than spearmint, pleasant in fruit salads and light teas. Texture is furry raw—chiffonade finely or infuse then strain. Variegated forms are popular ornamentals with similar mild flavour.
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DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
AppleFruityFuzzyFuzzy LeafMildWoolly
History
ES
Apple mint spread through European cottage gardens.
Herbals listed apple mint for mild culinary use.
Ornamental variegated apple mint boosted garden popularity.
Chefs used apple mint in fruit and yoghurt dishes.