Strawberry mint is a refreshing change from the familiar mint because its leaves develop a sweet aroma. They can be used in a variety of ways because of their he althy ingredients. Strawberry mint refines fruit spreads, drinks and desserts.
How to use strawberry mint?
Strawberry mint can be used in many ways, for example in drinks such as herbal iced tea or berry smoothie, in fruit spreads or pureed in yogurt. The leaves can also be used for ice cubes, seasoning oils, syrup or bath additives.
Aroma
Even when touched lightly, the leaves exude a creamy scent that is reminiscent of strawberries. The berry flavor becomes more intense the harder you rub the leaves. If they are completely crushed, a scent reminiscent of Black Forest cake is released.
Effect
Strawberry mint is rich in essential oils, tannins, flavonoids and bitter substances. They have an antispasmodic and cooling effect. The ingredients relieve pain and inhibit inflammation. They loosen mucus and strengthen the nerves. Regular consumption is said to invigorate the heart and calm the mind.
Drinks
To prepare herbal iced tea, bring a liter of water to the boil. Let the water cool for three to four minutes and add ginger slices and a handful of freshly picked herbs such as thyme, lemon balm and strawberry mint. You can refine the tea with honey or cane sugar and keep it cold overnight.
For a berry smoothie, puree 500 grams of wild berries with a handful of fresh strawberry mint leaves. You can mix in sugar or agave syrup as desired and dilute the juice with water. In summer, the drink with ice cubes provides a cooling and vitamin-rich refreshment.
More ideas:
- Put the leaves with water in an ice cube tray and freeze
- Put two branches in a liter of apple juice and crush them
- Mix leaves with yogurt
Spreads
Puree a kilogram of berries of your choice and bring the mixture to the boil with 500 grams of preserving sugar and a little lemon juice. The puree cooks for four minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the pot from the heat and sprinkle in a handful of finely chopped mint leaves.
Pure mint jelly is made with 100 grams of leaves poured with 250 milliliters of boiling water. Let the brew steep for 15 minutes and filter off the leaves. Then add 500 milliliters of apple juice, 500 grams of preserving sugar and a little lemon juice. The juice is boiled for a minute while stirring constantly.
Other uses:
- for making bath additives
- for seasoning oils
- as a base for syrup
