Spearmint

Spearmint is an aromatic leafy herb known for its fresh, sweet mint fragrance and mild cooling character. When dried, the leaves typically range from green to darker green shades and become light and slightly brittle. Its flavour is distinctly minty but generally softer and sweeter than peppermint. The aroma combines fresh herbal notes with the characteristic scent associated with mint leaves. Spearmint is commonly used in herbal teas, tea blends, beverages, culinary preparations and various botanical mixtures. It may also be combined with other herbs and spices in traditional food and drink recipes. The dried material can consist of whole leaves, cut leaves and natural smaller leaf fragments. Its fresh aroma and relatively mild mint flavour make spearmint suitable for preparations where a noticeable but not overly intense mint character is desired.