Sunday 2 June 2013

Are you familiar with Mint... green leafy ?


Peppermint
Speariiment
Today I will talk about "Mint" Did you know that there are a least 25 different species of mentha mint, The mints that we all refer to are from the Mentha genus. Most mints have square stems and grow about a foot tall. They have  flowers atop the stems and are very fragrant. Most Mints have the same nutritional value as greens-fair amounts of calcium and potassium and vit. A and  many other nutrients. Peppermint mint is used medicinally for settling a upset tummy. Dry some mint before flowering and use 2 Tbsp in a tea pot. Steep 5-10 min. and make a cup of tea , Mojita mint-cocktails. There is Apple, chocolate,english, moroccan, banana, orange, lemon, ginger and more......
It is best grown from plants-
Enjoy-be a little adventurous !

Have a happy and mindful week.......Hippo

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