Mint

Menthe

What it is

Minthe was a nymph whom jealous Persephone crushed underfoot; Hades could only give her a scent that rises whenever she is stepped on. From Marrakech tea to Vietnamese tables, no herb refreshes more of the planet.

In the kitchen

It spreads like gossip in a garden — grow it in a pot. Bruise the leaves, don’t chop them, for drinks.

Goes with

Strawberry Yogurt Lamb Dark chocolate Zucchini Mango Pomegranate

Also used with

Agave syrup Aleppo pepper Anardana Basil seed Honeycomb tripe Star fruit

In season alongside

Angelica Apple Basil Bell pepper Carrot Cévennes sweet onion

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