Peppermint Leaf

Dried peppermint leaf offers a pungent, cooling mint flavor for teas, sweets, and savory dishes. A pantry herb across Afghan, Egyptian, Indian, and Middle Eastern kitchens, peppermint plays equally well in chutneys, raitas, and lamb preparations.

At a glance

• Product type: Spices
• Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop
• Form: Dried leaf
• Sizes: 0.4 oz jar, 0.5 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz bags
• Botanical name: Mentha piperita

Best for

• Herbal mint teas and tisanes
• Chat masala and Green Thai Curry blends
• Mint sauce for lamb
• Jellies, syrups, and confections
• Chutneys, raitas, and yogurt dishes
• Ice cream and chilled desserts

How to use and pairings

Steep in hot water for tea, crumble into yogurt sauces, or blend into spice mixes for lamb and curries. Pairs naturally with cilantro, cumin, lime, lamb, and yogurt.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop offers a wide range of culinary spices, herbs, and blends sourced for home kitchens and professional cooks.