How to dry fresh mint leaves at home!

How I dry fresh mint leaves at home!

I use this often in my cooking and I get asked where to get dried mint from. This how to make it yourself!

So easy to do with homegrown or store bought mint! Plant the stems after removing the leaves if you don't have mint growing already! Wash and drain them really well to remove any dirt.

*Forgot to mention this in the video, but remove any leaves that look bruised or black on top! Place them in a single row on a kitchen towel near a window and leave them to try for 5-7 days until you're able to crush the leaves between your hands easily. Use this for tea, soup, salads, stews, etc.!

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[TheBitewithJackie]

Find all my written recipes on thebitewithjackie.com - many of which use dried mint!

[loco]

If you place it in the sun, a lot of the flavor can leach out of the mint. It is best to keep it in a dry place out of the sunlight.

[katieevans]

Thank you for keeping it short and to-the-point I had to go through 25 videos to find your video and it is what I needed thank you

[moondog]

About a year ago I moved to a new place. A lady who lived here before me had a mint tree/bush? growing. I don't know much about it, but I'm trying to learn how to put it to use. There's so much!! Thanks for the info!!

[richardsunday]

I hang mine up in bunches for a few days :)

[whatyougonadoo]

Thank you so much for sharing this idea 😊

[merlesantos]

Mine, I stored in the freezer and I used to make mint tea 🍵 👌

[HeatherinherKitchen]

Love this! I know what I will be doing with the garden herbs this fall!

[leigh-anncarey]

How long would I be able to store it for?

[rihardskatnats]

We hava a lot of dried mint you should try it in tea

[melissadepillolozano]

What kind of mint? Like peppermint or spearmint?

[SuzyQ..]

Thanks for sharing this.
Is it better (or more flavorful) to use dried mint in recipes, rather than fresh mint, or is it just personal preference?

[chon.nk.]

Don't dry them in the sun. It breaks down the oils and scent. Dry them in a dark place away from the sun: Yes it takes longer to dry this way but retains its flavour and oils when you use them for soups, tea, etc.

[jjfg]

When mint is dried does it retain the mint fragrance?