Native River Mint
Mentha Australis
$12.00
Australian Native River Mint is a fragrant, refreshing herb with a clean, peppermint-like flavor and a heady, invigorating aroma.
Unlike common mint, it carries delicate hints of citrus, giving it a uniquely bright and uplifting character.
A refreshing, clean-tasting, peppermint-like flavor and a heady minty aroma.
Use as a substitute for peppermint in chocolate flavored recipes, and as an interesting alternative to spearmint.
Use it liberally, fresh or dried, when making sauces, salads, dressing, dips, roasts, desserts, teas, cocktails and water infusions.
Native River Mint (aka. Wild Mint) is a smaller, more delicate relative of more well-known mints like peppermint and spearmint. It has long been used in Aboriginal culture as a flavorsome bushfood, insect repellant and medicinal herb.
The River Mint is the perfect Aussie replacement or substitute for other types of mint, or a fantastic addition to a native herb garden. Use it liberally, fresh or dried, when making sauces, salads, dressing, dips, roasts, desserts, teas, cocktails and water infusions.
Aboriginal name(s): Poang-gurk; Panaryle (Wurundjeri)
| Botanical Name | Mentha Australis |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Wild Mint, Poang-Gurk |
| Flavor | Clean, peppermint-like flavor |
| Application | Substitute for peppermint |
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