Herb
Swiss Mint
C tier
Swiss mint is a garden-trade name for mild European mint selections used in alpine and Swiss kitchen gardens—fresh, gentle mint for teas and garnishes. Treat as a mild spearmint-type unless aroma says otherwise. Useful everyday mint without peppermint blast.
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Preparations
DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
Alpine GardenEuropeanFreshGardenMildSpecialty
History
CH
Swiss garden mints were selected for mountain kitchen gardens.
CH
Local nurseries named Swiss mint strains.
Export seed lists occasionally included Swiss mint.
Remained a mild European culinary mint option.