I have some very bad experience with Stevia. It didn't taste well enough. Although I must say, that in sufficient amount, it really could replace the sugar. But not qualitatively. It tasted different. I couldn't get used to it. And the preparation time... phew.
Back to square one.
Sugar Cane is your option, Holly, if you have no problem eating sugar.
Regarding the spearmint... Holly, I once planted a spearmint chewing gum seed and it didn't sprout. :/ I was so disappointed.
