Eastern Mint

Description

Journey to arid landscapes with Eastern Mint, also known as Desert Mint. This hardy herb, adapted to thrive in semi-arid and desert climates, features narrow, lanceolate, slightly silvery leaves and a robust, earthy mint flavour. Its ability to tolerate heat and low water conditions makes it an ideal choice for dry gardens, gravel beds, or low-maintenance herb borders. Perfect for both culinary and medicinal uses, Eastern Mint adds a touch of resilience and exotic allure to your garden, reminiscent of the harsh yet beautiful desert environment.

One of the most rewarding ways to experience Eastern Mint is as a tea. The leaves yield a deeply aromatic infusion, less sharply mentholated than other mints, with warming undertones and a lingering, slightly spicy aftertaste. This makes it particularly good as a digestive aid after meals or a soothing evening tisane. Its calming qualities are cherished in many traditional herbal practices across North Africa and the Middle East, where it’s still widely used for settling the stomach and supporting respiratory health.