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Mint is grown for its aromatic and flavorful leaves. Oval and serrated, the leaves of mint are indented with veins and come to a point. They impart a fresh clean scent and a strong mint flavor with sweet overtones. Leaves are commonly bright to dark green in color but some varieties can be purple, gray-green or even pale yellow. If allowed to flower mint will produce white and lavender to purple petite blooms. Young leaves will have the best flavor and texture, leaves allowed to mature on the plant for too long will become bitter and woodsy in flavor. The cool taste and sensation mint imparts is a result of the naturally occurring compound, menthol contained in the herb.
Mint is available year-round.
Mint, of the genus mentha is a perennial herb and a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family along with other oil bearing herbs such as basil, rosemary, lavender and thyme. Today mint is commonly used for its oil which is utilized in production of foods, toothpaste, soaps, candy, gums, cleaning products and cough drops as well as in therapeutic creams, oils and ointments.
Mint is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C as well as in the trace mineral manganese. In addition to being a popular culinary herb mint is prized for the medicinal and therapeutic properties of its aromatic oil. Gum and after dinner mints have not only been popularized for their ability to freshen ones breath post meal but additionally due to mints ability to help combat nausea, cramping and indigestion. Inhalation of steam scented with mint oil is said to help with respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and also in aromatherapy to help ease mental sluggishness and agitation.
Mint is used fresh and dried for both sweet and savory dishes. Infuse syrups or blend into cocktails, yogurt, whipped creams and sorbet. Use as an aromatic garnish on food and beverages. Add to fresh fruit, green or grain salads. It is a popular herb for use in Turkish, Indian, Vietnamese, Greek and Persian cuisines. Its flavor pairs well with citrus, berries, seafood, lamb, melons, peas, beans, summer squash, chocolate and aged sheep's milk cheeses. Mint is delicate and bruises easily; keep cool and dry in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Native to the Mediterranean region mint has long been a popular herb for use as a food and medicine internally and for its aromatic properties externally as well. Mint was used in ancient times to clean and scent tables and floors. It was stuffed into pillows and mattresses and used as a strewing herb in rooms to create a pleasant smell and help deter pests, rats and bed bugs. It was also combined with other herbs and used in tombs as an aromatic. Mint made its way to America via early European settlers who used it medicinally, as an herb to make tea with and as an aromatic for the body and home. Extremely easy to grow mint prefers moderate climates, sunshine and moist well drained soil. Mint is highly invasive, its roots send out runners that spread quickly and can easily take over an entire garden if not contained. For best results plant mint in individual pots or in a buried container when planting in garden beds.
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Description/Taste
Mint is grown for its aromatic and flavorful leaves. Oval and serrated, the leaves of mint are indented with veins and come to a point. They impart a fresh clean scent and a strong mint flavor with sweet overtones. Leaves are commonly bright to dark green in color but some varieties can be purple, gray-green or even pale yellow. If allowed to flower mint will produce white and lavender to purple petite blooms. Young leaves will have the best flavor and texture, leaves allowed to mature on the plant for too long will become bitter and woodsy in flavor. The cool taste and sensation mint imparts is a result of the naturally occurring compound, menthol contained in the herb.
Seasons/Availability
Mint is available year-round.
Current Facts
Mint, of the genus mentha is a perennial herb and a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family along with other oil bearing herbs such as basil, rosemary, lavender and thyme. Today mint is commonly used for its oil which is utilized in production of foods, toothpaste, soaps, candy, gums, cleaning products and cough drops as well as in therapeutic creams, oils and ointments.
Nutritional Value
Mint is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C as well as in the trace mineral manganese. In addition to being a popular culinary herb mint is prized for the medicinal and therapeutic properties of its aromatic oil. Gum and after dinner mints have not only been popularized for their ability to freshen ones breath post meal but additionally due to mints ability to help combat nausea, cramping and indigestion. Inhalation of steam scented with mint oil is said to help with respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and also in aromatherapy to help ease mental sluggishness and agitation.
Applications
Mint is used fresh and dried for both sweet and savory dishes. Infuse syrups or blend into cocktails, yogurt, whipped creams and sorbet. Use as an aromatic garnish on food and beverages. Add to fresh fruit, green or grain salads. It is a popular herb for use in Turkish, Indian, Vietnamese, Greek and Persian cuisines. Its flavor pairs well with citrus, berries, seafood, lamb, melons, peas, beans, summer squash, chocolate and aged sheep's milk cheeses. Mint is delicate and bruises easily; keep cool and dry in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Geography/History
Native to the Mediterranean region mint has long been a popular herb for use as a food and medicine internally and for its aromatic properties externally as well. Mint was used in ancient times to clean and scent tables and floors. It was stuffed into pillows and mattresses and used as a strewing herb in rooms to create a pleasant smell and help deter pests, rats and bed bugs. It was also combined with other herbs and used in tombs as an aromatic. Mint made its way to America via early European settlers who used it medicinally, as an herb to make tea with and as an aromatic for the body and home. Extremely easy to grow mint prefers moderate climates, sunshine and moist well drained soil. Mint is highly invasive, its roots send out runners that spread quickly and can easily take over an entire garden if not contained. For best results plant mint in individual pots or in a buried container when planting in garden beds.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Catering) | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| The Local-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-231-4447 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 3 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Bol | San Diego CA | 760-500-0616 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-471-3899 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Pacific Beach East) | San Diego CA | 760-542-6397 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 714-317-7072 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Reel Street Eats | San Diego CA | 619-558-9114 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Woodsy Coffee | Encinitas CA | 858-882-7325 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | 104 CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Duke's La Jolla Bar | La Jolla CA | 818-919-1712 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 530-355-6984 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Copper Kings | Oceanside CA | 323-810-1662 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 650-773-6435 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Chef Andrew Bachelier | Encinitas CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Rollin Roots-Veggie Gang | San Diego CA | 951-259-3836 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (PB West) | San Diego CA | 760-542-6397 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
| Lucha Libre Taco Shop | San Diego CA | 619-296-8226 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Crab Hut | San Diego CA | 858-860-5225 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Dynamic Nutrition | San Diego CA | 619-296-3172 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 540-532-7139 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
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Hillcrest Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 542 days ago, 8/04/19 
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Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 555 days ago, 7/22/19 
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Luke’s Local
Near San Francisco, California, United States960 Cole Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-742-4207 About 565 days ago, 7/12/19 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 567 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Mint ☘️ 
My Market
My Market - E La Palma Ave
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States5755 E La Palma Blvd Anaheim CA 92807 714-779-7000 About 578 days ago, 6/29/19 
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Altayebat Market Inc, - Brookhurst
Near Stanton, California, United States1217 S Brookhurst Street Anaheim CA 92804 714-520-4723 About 585 days ago, 6/22/19 
Albertsons
Albertson’s - Harbor Blvd
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2300-c Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 949-515-7227 About 586 days ago, 6/21/19 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Growing Washington
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesSkagit, WA About 587 days ago, 6/20/19 Sharer's comments : Spearmint! Great freshly steeped in a summer tea or lovely in a mint julep :) 
Central Market if Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 650 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Mint from Greece 🇬🇷 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 653 days ago, 4/16/19 Sharer's comments : First day of mint in Greece 🇬🇷 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 685 days ago, 3/14/19 Sharer's comments : fresh |
