Anise Mint

Description

Explore the enchanting essence of Anise Mint, a rare and refined peppermint variety that captures the imagination with its unexpected flavour profile—a vibrant fusion of cool minty freshness and the warm, sweet-spiced notes of aniseed or fennel.

Its dark green, slightly crinkled leaves release an aroma that’s both familiar and intriguingly different—evoking childhood sweets, herbal tisanes, and Mediterranean spice markets. In the kitchen, Anise Mint is a natural fit for desserts, infusions, syrups, and baked goods, where its liquorice-like character adds complexity without overpowering.

Anise Mint is also wonderful in herbal teas, offering a soothing and slightly sweet finish, or muddled gently into fruit salads and poached pears. Its aromatic compounds are thought to aid digestion and relaxation, making it as functional as it is flavoursome.

Like many members of the piperita group, this variety prefers moist but well-drained soil and partial sun, and is best grown in containers or confined beds due to its vigour. An unusual find for collectors and cooks alike, Anise Mint brings an elegant, unexpected note to any garden or recipe.