spearmint leaves

Green breath fresheners

Spearmint leaves are the aromatic foliage of the spearmint plant, used fresh or dried as a culinary herb.

They have a milder, sweeter flavor than peppermint, appearing in teas, salads, lamb dishes, and Middle Eastern cuisine: Muddle the spearmint leaves with sugar and lime.

Spearmint leaves also names a gumdrop-shaped candy with spearmint flavoring.

Related
  • herbFlavorful or medicinal plant
  • herb gardenPlot for aromatic culinary plants
  • freshNewly made, not stale
  • coolCalm or fashionable
  • mentholCooling agent from plants

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Opposites
authenticity/naturalness

spearmint leavesfresh herbs

Recently harvested culinary plants

mint flavor type

spearmint leavespeppermint

Aromatic mint hybrid

wintergreen · peppermint patties · lemon drops · Altoids · candy canes

candy type/flavor profile

spearmint leavesorange slices

Sectioned citrus fruit

lemon drops · hot tamales · red hots · jelly beans

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G