{"product_id":"peppermint-plant-mentha-piperita","title":"Peppermint – Classic Cooling Mint for Fresh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeppermint (\u003cem\u003eMentha × piperita\u003c\/em\u003e) has dark green, pointed leaves on purple-tinged stems and a flavour that is cool, sharp and strongly menthol. Supplied as a healthy plant in a 9cm pot, it is easy to grow in a pot on the patio, by the kitchen door or on a windowsill. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strongest, coolest mint flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic choice for fresh peppermint tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots, where it stays neat and contained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial that returns every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers loved by bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 healthy, established Peppermint plant 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\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic mint for fresh mint tea, desserts, chocolate, ice cream and cooling summer drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeppermint is a natural hybrid of water mint and spearmint, first described in England by the naturalist John Ray in 1696.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeppermint rarely sets viable seed, so almost every peppermint plant is grown from cuttings or runners.\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":"Large - 9cm Pot","offer_id":58211467067774,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/Peppermint_Menthapiperita_Herb.png?v=1791928014","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/peppermint-plant-mentha-piperita","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}