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Mint Leaves
Cool, sharp, and sweetly herbal with a menthol lift.
Lens analyzedMint leaves bring a cool, sharp freshness to drinks, salads, and both sweet and savory dishes across many cuisines. The leaves carry menthol-rich oils that hit the nose as much as the tongue, which is why a few torn leaves can perk up an entire dish.
Where it comes from
Mint has grown wild and been cultivated across the Mediterranean and Middle East for thousands of years, spreading into Asian, European, and eventually North American kitchens through trade and migration. Today it turns up in everything from Moroccan tea to Vietnamese herb plates to mint juleps.
Buying it
Fresh bunches should have firm, unblemished leaves without dark spots or a slimy feel at the stems. Dried mint, sold in small jars, should smell strongly of mint through the lid; a faded aroma means it's past its prime.
Storing it
Dried mint keeps well sealed in the pantry for a long stretch, well past a year if kept away from heat and light. Fresh sprigs are far more delicate and do best standing in a glass of water in the fridge, used within a few days.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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