Mint is one the best known herbs. There exists a great variety of species. It is used for sauces and sweets, accompanying lamb, seafood, cucumber salads, new potatoes, vegetables, and is the main ingredient in English mint sauce. It can be added to cottage cheese, peas, ham, fruit salad and iced tea. It goes well with grilled langoustines. Mint tea is delicious and healthy, in addition to possessing medicinal properties. Best known for its used freshness and flavor in chewing gum, it is also interesting to use in cocktails and drinks.
La menta es muy cultivada en toda Europa, con una gran variedad de especies.