Herb
Peppermint
A tier
Peppermint is a sterile hybrid (M. × piperita) high in menthol—sharp cooling mint for teas, chocolates, and candies more than delicate savoury salads. Use sparingly in savoury food; shines in desserts and tisanes. Oil is potent. Distinct from spearmint—do not swap 1:1 in mint sauce.
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Characteristics
Preparations
DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
BrightCoolingHigh MentholHybridIntenseMentholTea Candy
History
GB
Peppermint was recognised as a distinct English hybrid mint.
GB
Mitcham peppermint oil became commercially famous.
US
American peppermint oil industries scaled in the Midwest and Northwest.
Peppermint tea and confectionery kept global demand high.