Granada Orange Mint

Description

Immerse your garden in the zesty vibrancy of ‘Granada Orange’ Mint, a striking new addition to the complex and captivating citrata group of mints. This variety brings together the cool freshness of mint with a bright orange-citrus twist, creating an invigorating flavour and aroma profile that lifts both the spirit and the palate.

Introduced relatively recently, Granada Orange adds to what I am now calling the citrata conundrum—a web of cultivars that includes Orange Mint, Eau de Cologne Mint, Bergamot Mint, and Mandarin Mint, many of which share overlapping characteristics and unclear lineages. While taxonomy might struggle to pin it down, the sensory appeal of this mint is undeniable.

Its soft green leaves are lightly serrated and flush with essential oils, releasing a sweet, sunny scent when touched. Use it to brighten teas, sorbets, fruit salads, cocktails, or homemade cordials—or freeze it into ice cubes for an aromatic touch to your summer drinks.

Compact yet vigorous, Granada Orange Mint thrives in containers or garden borders, where it draws in pollinators with delicate lavender-pink blooms and delights gardeners with its deliciously scented foliage.

Whether you’re a cook, a cocktail enthusiast, or simply a collector of rare and interesting herbs, Granada Orange Mint is a modern classic in the making—a citrusy jewel in the citrata crown.