How many types of mint are there?
You may be surprised to learn there are over 600 varieties of mint on the planet! The mint plant produces a ton of herbs and flavors that are distinct from one another.
Which mint plant is best?
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is the best garden mint, especially with peas.
How do I know what kind of mint I have?
To distinguish between them, you’ll have to take a nibble. A strong menthol aftertaste means peppermint, while a sweet, light flavor means spearmint. Use young spearmint leaves in cooking, peppermint leaves for tea and other drinks. The climate in which the mint is growing can also help you identify it.
Which mint plant has the strongest smell?
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) I enjoy peppermint the most because, to me, it has the strongest aroma and flavor. It’s a perky little plant, too, with dark green leaves that have mauve to purple undersides. The smell of peppermint is always cheering.
Is there a difference between mint and peppermint?
The main difference between mint and peppermint is that peppermint has the strongest flavour when compared to other members of the mint family. Mint refers to aromatic herbs produced by the species of the mint plant (Mentha). Peppermint is one such species.
What is the strongest smelling mint plant?
Mentha graveolens|strong-smelling mint/RHS Gardening.
How do you tell the difference between peppermint and spearmint?
Taste: Spearmint has a subtler, lighter flavor, vaguely sweet flavor. Peppermint has a sharper flavor that is almost spicy due to its high menthol content. Uses: Both peppermint and spearmint are used in cooking.
How do I know if I have peppermint or spearmint?
The best way to distinguish one from the other is to taste them both. Peppermint contains 40% menthol while spearmint contains less than 1% menthol. This means peppermint is going to have a more intense “minty” flavor that spearmint.
What type of mint is sold in supermarkets?
Spearmint and peppermint are the two most common and widely available of the many mint species. Of the two, spearmint is the one almost always sold in grocery stores and markets.
Is spearmint and Pudina same?
Mint is a generic term for ‘mentha plant’ family. The most common and popular mints for cultivation are peppermint (Mentha × piperita), spearmint (Mentha spicata), and (more recently) apple mint.
What kind of mint is used for mojitos?
What Kind Of Mint Goes In A Mojito? There is actually a plant called Mojito Mint that is traditionally used in a mojito recipe. It’s a more mild mint than other mints typically found in North America (like peppermint and spearmint). But don’t worry if you don’t have Mojito Mint!