Herbs · Mint
How to pick fresh Mint
Lift it close and sniff — clean, cool mint scent from the stems means it's fresh
How to pick
Bright, uniform green leaves with firm upright stems — the bunch should stand on its own when held at the base. Lean in close: a fresh bunch gives off a clean, cool mint aroma without you needing to bruise a leaf. Stems should be crisp, not bendy. Deeply-colored leaves tend to be more aromatic than pale or yellowing ones.
Red flags
- Yellowing or black-tipped leaves
- Slimy stems or wet dark patches at the base
- Bunch lies flat — lost turgor
- Stems turn translucent or water-soaked at the base — bacterial breakdown
How to store
Treat like cut flowers — trim stem ends, stand the bunch in a glass of water, drape a loose bag over the top, refrigerate. Lasts about 7–10 days. Don't wash until use; trapped moisture turns leaves black overnight.
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