Comments on: Drying mint a fragrant, painless process

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I’m back at Foodperson, come on in | foodperson.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:50:21 +0000

[...] How to dry mint (and other herbs) [...]

By: Janet Majure

Janet Majure — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:40:12 +0000

Not sure, Chris. It was a start from someone else who didn’t know what it is. The taste certainly leans toward spearmint, though.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:07:07 +0000

What kind of mint was it… Was it spearmint it looked like it?

By: Denise Claggett

Denise Claggett — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:15:06 +0000

I figured you’d say that! A couple fresh hand full makes a nice gallon of iced tea……I’ll stick with that for now and begin our dried leaves experiment when it gets chilly again! Thanks for your postings!

By: Janet Majure

Janet Majure — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:46:59 +0000

Hi, Denise,
Too many variables: How big is a cup? A pot? Fresh or dry mint? Your taste preferences?
Thus, my best answer is to experiment until you get it the way you like it. The good news is, that shouldn’t be a big burden! Happy tea-drinking. — Janet

By: Denise Claggett

Denise Claggett — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:24:53 +0000

for the past several years we’ve made mint tea throughout the growing season. The mint patch is finally big enough to support our summer tea habit and provide a little extra for the colder months. How much dried mint do is needed for a pot of tea?
or, by the cup?

By: Janet Majure

Janet Majure — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:25:10 +0000

Glad to help. And thank you for your great comment!

By: Meg

Meg — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:52:05 +0000

I love the way you write! It’s like listening to a neighbor tell stories about her garden. I am in my first year of growing about four different kinds of mints (just because I’ve always wanted to do that once I got my own house). I like what the poster said about there being continuity in drying herbs as well. Thank you so much for the great tips!

By: Diane R

Diane R — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:44:15 +0000

I searching for a website on how to make & dry mint tea. Your site came up first in Google. I recently moved into a new home & discovered on one side of my home that I have mint growing! I haven’t had mint tea since I was a child in PA Dutch country. I can’t wait to try making some again & dry my excess harvest. I want to try this drying process. The gift idea is a wonderful bonus for my family & friends. Thanks for sharing!!

By: Janet Majure

Janet Majure — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:00:40 +0000

What a compliment, M! Hope your drying goes well for you and your mint.