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ajb
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Best mint for drying?
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March 07, 2005, 22:10:12 »
I love dried mint! Can anyone advise me on which is the best type of mint for drying? And come to think of it, what the best way to dry mint is?
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tim
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Re: Best mint for drying?
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March 08, 2005, 11:00:12 »
Dries well between tissues in the microwave. Or in the bottom of the AGA.
Choice depends upon your taste?
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aquilegia
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March 08, 2005, 11:21:19 »
I have apple mint, which has a lovely mild sweet flavour. I use it fresh, though.
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March 08, 2005, 11:24:24 »
Yes - I think the flavour would be lost in processing.
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wardy
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March 08, 2005, 11:39:23 »
I think loss of favour is why it's commercially freeze dried which is supposed to retain flavour. Best fresh though innit. I freeze it though to use when I've got none though and it's ok
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March 08, 2005, 12:59:36 »
not a fan of mint in food but i love peppermint dried and used as tea :)
we used to have peppermint in the garden back home - a smaller plant, smaller leaves than your average mint, and stronger aroma so enough left in the dried leaves.
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gavin
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March 08, 2005, 21:52:51 »
Decadence - a sugar syrup strongly flavoured with fresh mint, ice cold. Dip leaves of a VERY fresh Cos lettuce into syrup ----- and eat.
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Marianne
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March 08, 2005, 22:08:43 »
I have lots of different types of mint but my favourites are peppermint, apple mint and lemon balmy mint. Gorgeous in drinks!
Peppermint is great with black tea and sugar ..mmhhh
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ajb
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Re: Best mint for drying?
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March 10, 2005, 20:30:34 »
Thanks everyone, I think peppermint is what I'm after. I use both fresh and dried. Dried mint has a unique warmth and intensity whereas fresh mint is ... well ... fresh!
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