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The Hollyberry Lady · 04-18-2011, 11:34 AM

I've always grown my mints in pots because it's too invasive otherwise.

I just cut the shoots and make bundles to dry upside down. Then I tear the dried leaves off the stem and stuff them into my tea ball. I don't use sugar in my tea but you can if you prefer, JaNan.

I steep the leaves for around five minutes before removing the ball. The leaves are more flavorful when dried.

Your chocolate mint looks delicious, JaNan. Can't wait to try it.

I knew you'd like the basil...it's "Osmin" basil and it came out kind of speckled, unlike the others. Hope it continues to grow like that.

: )

04-18-2011, 11:34 AM	#57 (permalink)
The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,456,759 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: Herbs I've always grown my mints in pots because it's too invasive otherwise. I just cut the shoots and make bundles to dry upside down. Then I tear the dried leaves off the stem and stuff them into my tea ball. I don't use sugar in my tea but you can if you prefer, JaNan. I steep the leaves for around five minutes before removing the ball. The leaves are more flavorful when dried. Your chocolate mint looks delicious, JaNan. Can't wait to try it. I knew you'd like the basil...it's "Osmin" basil and it came out kind of speckled, unlike the others. Hope it continues to grow like that. : )