08/25/2026
🌿 Tuesday Tea Talk: All About Mint! 🌿
Mint might be one of the easiest herbs to grow… and one of the easiest herbs to accidentally take over your garden! 😂
There are so many varieties of mint beyond the classic peppermint and spearmint — chocolate, ginger, grapefruit, berries & cream, mojito and more. Each can bring something a little different to teas, drinks and the kitchen.
🌱 Why grow mint?
Mint is hardy, perennial in our area, pollinator-friendly when allowed to flower, and incredibly useful. Fresh leaves can be used in iced tea, lemonade, infused water, cocktails and mocktails, while dried mint makes a wonderful addition to herbal tea blends and culinary recipes.
🍵 And the traditional uses?
Mint has a long history of use for digestive comfort and as a soothing, refreshing herbal tea. It’s also naturally caffeine-free.
⚠️ But here’s the catch…
Mint has a reputation for taking over — and it earned it!
Plant it directly in the ground and those runners can travel. A container can be a much better choice if you want to keep mint where you put it. Just remember that mint growing in a pot has different winter needs than mint planted in the ground, especially here in Michigan.
And if you’re growing several varieties close together, don’t be surprised if things get interesting. Mint can spread, cross-pollinate, and occasionally leave you wondering exactly which mint you picked! 😉
There is SO much to love about this little herb — from the garden to the teacup.
So tell me… what kind of mint are you growing? 🌿💚