Mint is the ultimate beginner's herb: Resilient, fragrant, and difficult to kill. It grows fast, smells incredible, and transforms everything from tea to dinner recipes with minimal effort on your ...

Mint is an aromatic perennial herb grown for its leaves. The leaves are used fresh or dried to make teas, jams and desserts. Essential oil can be extracted from the leaves and used as a flavouring.

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