Fun Facts on Mint

Mint

Mint gets its name from Menthe a Greek mythical character
Mint comes in over 30 varieties
Ancient Romans and Greeks used mint to flavor cordials and fruit compotes also for baths and perfumes
Ancient Hebrews used to scatter mint over the synagogue floor for its scent
The common garden mint is spearmint
Mexicans call mint Yerba Bueno or good herb
Mint Plants originate in the Mediterranean region
Mint has been found in Egyptian tombs from as far back as 1000 BC!
The US produces 70% of the Worlds peppermint and spearmint

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