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Question about the herb Chocolate Mint

Nana5 — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:01:13 GMT

My son and DIL gave me the herb Chocolate Mint (Mentha x piperita) for Mother's Day. The leaves smell wonderful--just like chocolate mint.

What can I do with this herb? Any suggestions? Recipes?

TIA

Re: Question about the herb Chocolate Mint

gonnab — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:20:15 GMT

Make hot tea.

Use it in iced tea.

Re: Question about the herb Chocolate Mint

Nana5 — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:48:11 GMT

On 5/13/2014 gonnab said:
Make hot tea.

Use it in iced tea.

Thanks, gonnab.

Do I have to dry the leaves or just steep the green leaves? TIA

Re: Question about the herb Chocolate Mint

Marsha2003 — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:47:29 GMT

Clip enough leaves to half fill your cup. Pour in boiling water, and steep for at least five minutes. Spoon out the leaves and sip.

Re: Question about the herb Chocolate Mint

terrier3 — Tue, 13 May 2014 16:06:50 GMT

On 5/13/2014 Marsha2003 said:
Clip enough leaves to half fill your cup. Pour in boiling water, and steep for at least five minutes. Spoon out the leaves and sip.

This is when it is handy to have a small French press...another fun herb is pineapple sage. That is great chopped up and added to a pound cake recipe.

Re: Question about the herb Chocolate Mint

stilltamn8r — Tue, 13 May 2014 16:09:04 GMT

Put it in cocoa?

Re: Question about the herb Chocolate Mint

Sammijo10 — Tue, 13 May 2014 20:34:35 GMT

How about adding to brewed coffee?