Minty and refreshing. Pairs well with dried citrus fruit peels and mild flavored herbs.

Spearmint is a member of the mint family original to Europe and Asia. It is also widely cultivated as a food crop and garden ornamental in temperate regions.

In Morocco, spearmint is combined with green tea to produce a traditional beverage called Tuareg tea. Be aware that when visiting the region, you can expect to be served three helpings of this tea at the same sitting and that it is considered an insult for a guest to decline any of them.

Since ancient times, spearmint has had a reputation for spiritual cleansing and clearing away negative vibrations. In ancient Rome, tables were scrubbed with fresh leaves in preparation for feasts. The naturalist Pliny (1 AD) had his students wrap their heads with mint braids to bring delight to the soul, improve the mind, and enhance scholarship. Aristotle prohibited soldiers' use of mint before battles, believing it would diminish their aggressiveness.

Specific Uses

Cosmetic -- Use infused spearmint oil and alcohol tinctures of the herb to make soap, shampoo, lotions and other cosmetics.
Decorative -- Add to herbal pillows and sachets.
Culinary -- Brew alone or with other herbs as tea. The herb is also used as seasoning in Indian cuisine.
Household -- Place teabags of spearmint in areas where rodent activity has been observed to discourage their return.
Aromatic -- Alcoholic extracts of spearmint are used in perfumery.
Industrial -- Steam vapor of infused mint has been used to freshen the air in hospitals.

Active Compounds

Volatile oil, Flavonoid thymonin, Caffeic acid, Rosmarinic acid, Carvone, and Limonene

Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
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Origin: Egypt/USA
Notes: OU Kosher Certified. Non-GMO. Approximately 17 cups/lb (cut & sifted). Sold and labeled as for further manufacturing. Individuals must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use. As with any manufacturing process, we suggest a small, lab-scale manufacturing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.