Due to countless new breeds, peppermint now has a whole host of delicious-tasting relatives. Here are 7 particularly delicious mint varieties.
Mint always gives off a very pleasant and somehow fresh scent. The really refreshing effect unfolds in the end on the tongue. There are really many varieties of mint that delight our taste buds and, on top of that, can be easily cultivated in your own garden beds, in garden sheds or even on the kitchen window sill.
Most mint varieties are extremely easy to care for, prefer a sunny location and can mostly even be overwintered outdoors - sometimes with little winter protection! We would now like to introduce you to 7 such delicious mint varieties in more detail.
These mint varieties are particularly tasty:
1. Strawberry Mint:
The strawberry mint is probably one of the best-known modern mint varieties and is relatively small in stature. If its fine leaves are only lightly crushed with two fingers, it immediately unfolds an incomparable aroma, which can be used to perfectly refine desserts in particular. Furthermore, the dried strawberry mint is suitable for the preparation of fruity-tasting mint tea.
2. Applemint:Apple mint grows extremely compact in the garden bed and also produces a pretty violet colored flower, which makes it an absolutely attractive herbal plant. A flavor combination of apple mint and cinnamon is recommended for all kinds of desserts - especially ice cream!
3. Pineapple Mint:
The pineapple mint is considered to be an extremely fruity, fresh-tasting mint variety that you can serve excellently with all cream dishes, yoghurt dishes and quark dishes.
4. Banana Mint:The delicate-leaved and pink flowering banana mint grows to a height of about 50 centimeters and is often used to decorate fruit salads and cakes. You can also use banana mint as a sweet herbal spice.
5. Chocolate Mint:
The chocolate mint, which also grows to an average height of only 50 to 60 centimetres, has green leaves with a dark red oneUnderside, which is why it is extremely perfect for decorating a wide variety of dishes. At the same time, it is suitable for enhancing the taste of various types of jam!
6. Orange Mint:The orange mint, which grows to an impressive 80 centimeters, has a very intense aroma, but has largely lost its typical mint taste. However, when dried, it is perfect as a fruity flavor enhancer for conventional peppermint tea or black tea. In addition, the orange mint is considered to be extremely easy to care for and quickly spreads quite luxuriantly in the garden beds.
7. Lemon Mint:
The white flowering lemon mint grows only 40 centimeters high and exudes a fresh lemon aroma outdoors. It is also very versatile, whether it is sweet or savory.
Harvest Mint
You can harvest mint all season long. You simply have to cut or pluck the mint. Harvesting in the morning hours is always recommended, as all mint varieties are then freshest.
» Tip:
Since the mint often loses some of its typical aroma when dried, it is better to freeze it after the last harvest. (Link tip: How to preserve herbs - 5 options presented)
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