Drying Mint and Medicinal & Culinary Uses

Step-by-step instructions on how to dehydrate mint and a discussion of the many different uses of mint

[axe]

I have always dried my mint on the stem. I just remove any bad leaves, submerge in water and wash, then shake the bunch off, tie a string around a small bunch and hang them in a warm dry spot.

[nmr]

I am constantly rooting and growing more mint so i can put it in pots all around my house and also give as gifts. I love making mint herb tea with it too. Thank you for all the other food ideas using mint!

[datguynate]

Great video, so many nuggets of knowledge! Thank you 😊

[rubbnsmoke]

Once mint has established itself, you'll never get rid of it. You've got free mint forever.

[spookyvegan]

Doing this evaporates the essential oils from the plant which are the most beneficial & flavorful part
Better to dehydrate them by hanging them upside down & let the air do it- takes longer but much healthier

[naturalyawd]

I don't wash my mints. I just put them in a brown bag and on the winder sill to dry. I always have dry mint to make tea.

[deemomyes]

That was a very informative video, thanks for sharing.

[halvorsonfarms]

I just dehydrated some lemon balm mint last week! Will be having great mint tea all winter long! 

[Cands]

Cool beans! Mint tea is very refreshing.

[chef]

I have mint growing in my garden. Imma dry it so my friend can mix it with his weed.

[lukethedrifter]

I know this video is almost 6 years old, but recently I’ve had the idea of making something like Chewing Tobacco but with just spearmint and maybe Parsley and Cilantro as well for better breath and a natural alternative to like gum and Altoids.

[Balabugz]

I don’t want to smoke weed or tobacco so I’m gonna try this

[mojojuicejoe]

After dehydrating mint, should the mint still have a strong minty smell? Every time I dry mint in the oven I don't have a minty smell anymore. Was curious if this affects the mint in any way as far as cooking or tea

[carmenroupp]

I bet your chickens would love some of that fresh mint.

[staceyj]

I have a lot of mint I don't want to waste but I do not have a dehydrator is there another way to dry them?

[blondwiththewind]

Please consider adding "uses for mint" to your title.  I came across your video by accident....and would have not discovered all the wonderful uses you presented if I had been searching by title. 

BTW:  you may consider NOT washing the leaves as washing tends to reduce the oils in the mint.  I tend to use a watering can on my mint plants frequently to keep them clean...and just check the leaves for dirt or insects as I use them. 

ALSO:  I tend to set a handful of mint leaves out on a screen (or even a plate or cookie sheet) in the summer sun for the are dry a few hours later, and I can crumble them and place them into a jar that I keep for dried mint to use in the winter.

[kckrye]

they say, when using fresh herbs (not dried) to use grain alcohol (190 proof) because the moisture from the leaves will dilute the alcohol mix.  When using dried leaves it is ok to use 80 proof vodka.  What are your findings?

[scottylee]

So can you smoke this or do you eat it? Does it have medicinal properties?

[mikecorcoran]

I'm on my way growing most varieties. So far, over 20.

[barrykelly]

It cures flatulence? Cool!
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