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    6 Great Mints to Grow

    By | Shine Food – Mon, Feb 4, 2013 5:10 PM EST

    Mint is an herb that wears many hats. It not only delivers a perfect pop of flavor in both sweet and savory dishes but garnishes beautifully in a myriad of different drinks. Do you know your way around this refreshing and easy-to-grow herb? Here are 6 of our favorite varieties.

    ChocolateChocolate
    Chocolate: Tastes like a peppermint patty.
    It's fun to nibble and good for warm tea-or added to ice cream.

    CurlyCurly
    Curly: Has a pleasant fragrance.
    The texture is a bit rough for eating, but it's a fun garnish for cold drinks and berried desserts.


    Kentucky ColonelKentucky Colonel
    Kentucky Colonel: Mild fruity-spearmint flavor.
    The Kentucky Colonel is the traditional choice for mojitos and mint julep. It's also good added to lemonade or iced tea for a doubly cool and refreshing kick.

    EgyptianEgyptian
    Egyptian: Strong spearmint and fruit fragrance
    Egyptian is a good choice for savory dishes like tabbouleh or raita (Indian yogurt salad).

    HabekHabek
    Habek: Musky and rather savory fragrance.
    Habek is the ultimate companion to iced tea.

    MoroccanMoroccan
    Moroccan: Contains elements of both spearmint and peppermint.
    This variety is ideal for salads, but also makes a great tea.

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