Peppermint Herb (Mentha silvestris crispa)

Dark green leaves are produced from reddish stems. Peppermint grows best in moist soils. Use 2 TBSP of fresh or 1 TBSP dried for each cup of tea and steep for 5 minutes. Lots of fresh mint leaves, chopped with some whole for garnish, improves every fruit salad and most green salads. The Peppermint, 'Mentha silvestris crispa', is a spreading plant with numerous upright shoots that may reach a height of 2 feet. Herbal users promote drinking peppermint tea during meals or after meals to aid digestion. May be subject to availability, so get your today! Peppermint makes a refreshing herbal tea. * $9.95