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Peppermint These peppermint leaves are from the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific northwest. The leaves are very flavorful and produce a great aroma. A cup of this can ease a queasy tummy in no time. The best peppermint comes from the northwestern United States.
The pure, moist mountain air of the spring and early summer growing
season gives this peppermint some of the highest volatile oil counts of
any member of the mint family. Generally (dependent upon weather
patterns) the second cut (takes place during mid/end August) is the most
flavorful, coolest and most pungent, (literally takes your breath away
and makes your eyes water).
Peppermint is an herb and contains no caffeine. Quite often peppermint is consumed after meals as the oils stimulate the flow of bile to the stomach and helps relieve gas pains. Additionally, it has been reported and written that peppermint sweetens the breath and calms the digestive system, plus it helps heartburn, stomach ache and nausea. An interesting and tingling way to use peppermint is to place a handful of peppermint leaves in your bath water which will lower your body temperature - perfect for cooling fevered skin or after working on a hot summer s day. Peppermint is believed to be a hybrid species that evolved from spearmint and watermint. However, peppermint has been around so long its genealogy is obscure. It has been reported as a stewing herb by ancient Hebrews and it has been found in 3000 year old Egyptian tombs. 2000 years ago the Japanese cultivated peppermint as a source of menthol. Peppermint is a primary ingredient in remedies used in the relief of gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, and local aches and pains. Because of its bright, pungent flavor, peppermint is often used to mask the unpleasant taste of various medicines. Peppermint tea is made from both the leaves and the flowers. As a hot tea it is cool and refreshing, as an iced tea the menthol content produces a pleasantly chilling taste sensation. |
Peppermint Two Ounce $3.25 |
Peppermint Four Ounce $5.50 |
Peppermint Eight Ounce $9.25 |
Peppermint One Pound $16.25 |
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