Herb
Ginger Mint
B tier
Ginger mint (M. × gracilis) carries a warm spicy hint reminiscent of ginger over mint—often gold-variegated, used in teas and fruit salads. Pleasant novelty savoury partner to carrots and squash. Milder menthol than peppermint. Attractive garden plant.
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Characteristics
Preparations
DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
FreshGinger HintGold Variegation OftenMild Heat AromaSpicySpicy Ginger HintTeaVariegated Often
History
Ginger mint hybrids were known in European herb gardens.
Variegated ginger mint forms entered ornamental trade.
Tea and culinary herb growers sold ginger mint widely.
Chefs used ginger mint in light Asian fusion garnishes.