Drying Mint Leaves

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06-03-2013, 08:47 AM

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nivosum

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Grow the mint in a container or it will take over the yard.

06-03-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tartan

Place the leaves in your ice cube trays and fill with water. Once the cubes are frozen, pop out the cubes and put them in a freezer bag to store in the freezer. This is how I keep all my herbs at the end of the season for later use.

Interesting idea. I also like the idea of just freezing it. I think I will try both ways but I also want to dry some so I can give it to my DILs for the winter.

You ladies always have so many great ideas. I think I learn something new nearly every day on the QB. Thanks to everyone.

06-04-2013, 03:07 AM

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I have never heard of this but will try. thanks

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06-04-2013, 03:08 AM

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I think you can dry mint in a microwave , i'm sure I did it a few years back , perhaps look that method up ?

06-04-2013, 03:11 AM

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try this way

http://www.organicgardening.com/lear...rbs-microwaves

06-04-2013, 03:11 AM

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I love mint growing in my yard. I also plant it along my sidewalk. just a nice smell when you walk by.

06-04-2013, 03:15 AM

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I don't know about giving you energy but this is a very good water. We make it at work in an infuser, similar to the way Dr Oz but about 1 1/2 -2 gallons. Don't keep it over night or it will become bitter from the lemon rind.

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Originally Posted by yngldy

On Dr. Oz, there was an energy drink I want to try. You take water, slices of cucumber, mint, ginger, and lemon and let it mingle overnight. Drink. They had it in a pitcher, so I guess that is how it is done. Supposed to give you energy.

06-04-2013, 03:19 AM

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I love mint growing in my yard. I also plant it along my sidewalk. just a nice smell when you walk by.

06-04-2013, 06:06 AM

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I have a friend who ties in small bundles and dries upside down in her breezeway. She dries a lot of different herbs like that and her 9ft. ceilings are perfect for it.

06-04-2013, 06:16 AM

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I tried that recipe a couple years ago but found the taste not to my likening. But I did decide to keep using just the lemon wedges in a pitcher of water and drink that all summer long. Its supposed to help you loose weigh and be a diaretic if you retain water. Don't know if I spelled that word correctly but hopefully you get the drift of my meaning. The lemon wedges last about 2 weeks for me. When they sink to the bottom, its time to replace so I put them down the disposal and freshen that up too. Two birds with one stone.

Suz in Iowa