Herbs: Mint (classic)

Scientific name:  Mentha,
Lamiaceae

Aroma and flavour:  the leaves are aromatic, pungent, bright, fresh, sweet, refreshing, lingering and cool.

Culinary uses:  It is widely used in Middle Eastern and Greek dishes and particularly complements lamb and poultry dishes, for example, with mint sauce or mint jelly.  It can be used in salads, side dishes (such as minted peas and new potatoes), sauces, dressings, raitas, tzatziki, dips, pastes, rice or grain dishes such as tabbouleh. It’s also a favorite for herbal teas, desserts, cakes, biscuits, baking, chocolate, confectionery, icecreams, sweets, in drinks, liqueurs and cocktails such as a mojito.

Medicinal uses: great for digestion, to freshen breath, a soothing throat gargle or for colds and has many other health benefits.