{"title":"Tea Herbs UK | Herbs for Tea Garden","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"th","title":"The Orchard Mint Trio™ - Fruit, Spice \u0026 Heritage Mint Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit, spice and heritage in one collection: cream-edged Variegated Apple Mint, gold-streaked Variegated Ginger Mint and dark, intensely cool Black Peppermint. As beautiful in pots as they are useful in the kitchen, with three very different leaves and flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit, spice and heritage mints in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream, gold and deep purple leaves for a striking display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful gift for gardeners and tea lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 healthy, established mint plants in 9cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree complementary mints, chosen to be grown and enjoyed together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennials that return every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Trio\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated Apple Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMentha suaveolens 'Variegata'\u003c\/em\u003e): soft, fruity and gently minty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated Ginger Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMentha × gracilis 'Variegata'\u003c\/em\u003e): warm, fruity and gently spicy, with a hint of ginger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Peppermint\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMentha × piperita (black form)\u003c\/em\u003e): intensely cool, sharp and menthol-rich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 healthy, established mint plants, each in a 9cm pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown and packed with care in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTry This: Orchard Mint Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick a sprig each of Variegated Apple Mint and Variegated Ginger Mint and a single leaf of Black Peppermint. Pour over hot water, infuse for 5 minutes and strain. Add a slice of apple for extra orchard flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree distinct flavours from one easy-to-grow plant family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow them in separate pots for a neat, fragrant display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gift that keeps on growing, year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariegated apple mint and pineapple mint are closely related cream-variegated forms of apple mint, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinger mint is a natural hybrid of corn mint and spearmint, and its gold-variegated form has been grown as an ornamental herb for centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack peppermint is the form that made Mitcham in Surrey famous: from the 18th century, its fields supplied some of the world's finest peppermint oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Greek myth, the nymph Minthe was turned into a mint plant by the jealous Persephone; Hades gave her a sweet scent so she would never be forgotten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":57535666979198,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/the-orchard-mint-trio-fruit-spice-heritage-mint-collection-8471501.png?v=1785236646"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/collections\/tea-herbs-uk-herbs-for-tea-garden.oembed","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}