Peppermint

Family: Lamiaceae (the Mint family) Flavor Profile: Peppermint is bright, cool, and intensely refreshing with a clean, crisp bite. It has a bold menthol lift that wakes up the senses, balanced by a subtle natural sweetness and a hint of grassy greenness underneath. The flavor is lively without being sharp, and it leaves a pleasant, lingering coolness on the tongue. Peppermint is the herb that doesn't try too hard—and still everyone loves it. Its flavor is bright and cool, like a deep breath of fresh air on a sunny morning. With a clean, satisfying menthol kiss and just a whisper of sweetness, it's been a favorite across continents for centuries, from ancient Egyptian tombs to modern kitchen gardens. It's the kind of herb that feels familiar the very first time you try it, and somehow never gets old.