Herb
Banana Mint
C tier
Banana mint is a novelty mint with isoamyl-like banana aroma over mint—fun for desserts and curiosity teas more than classic savoury mint roles. Use lightly; artificial-banana notes can dominate. Kids’ garden favourite. Not for mint sauce with lamb.
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Preparations
DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
Banana Ester HintBanana HintFruityMildMild FruitNoveltySpecialty
History
Banana mint clones appeared in specialty herb nurseries.
Novelty herb marketers promoted banana mint.
Dessert experimenters infused banana mint into cream.
Remained a novelty cultivar in mint collections.