HOW TO USE ‘ORANGE’ MINT

‘ORANGE MINT’ NEXT TO ‘EMILY’ ARACHNOIDEUM SEMPERVIVUM

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INTRODUCTION

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Orange mint is one of those plants that smells so good and can be grown almost everywhere with all plant, you just want to use it for everything!

With its fresh, citrusy-mint scent, it’s perfect for teas, desserts, and even homemade beauty products.

But if you’re wondering exactly how to use Orange mint, you’re in the right place!

Get ready to explore some fun and easy ways to enjoy this amazing herb.

Let’s start today!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• ORANGE MINT

WHAT WE’LL COVER

• INTRODUCTION
• WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• WHAT WE’LL COVER
• USES FOR ORANGE MINT
• COMMON NAME: ORANGE MINT
• CULINARY USES
• SEASONING FOR MEATS
• INFUSED OILS AND BUTTERS
• ROASTED VEGETABLES
• BREAD AND BAKING
• SOUP AND STEWS
• HERBAL TEA
• HOW TO MAKE MY ORANGE MINT HONEY TEA RECIPE
• ORANGE MINT HONEY TEA
• WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• HOW TO MAKE IT:
• COCKTAIL AND DRINKS
• DESSERTS
• FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE MINT HONEY DRESSING
• WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• HOW TO MAKE IT:
• ORANGE MINT SORBET
• FOR A MINT SORBET RECIPE YOU COULD TRY THIS RECIPE FROM NOSH AND NOURISH, CITRUS-MINT SORBET
• MEDICINAL AND WELLNESS USES
• AROMATHERAPY
• HERBAL BATH
• DIY SKINCARE
• NATURAL HAIR RINSE
• HOUSEHOLD AND DECORATIVE USES
• REPELLING INSECTS
• HOLIDAY DECOR AND WREATH
• GARDEN AND OUTDOOR USES
• ATTRACTS POLLINATORS
• EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
• ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS
• SOURCES
• CONCLUSION
• AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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USES FOR ORANGE MINT

CULINARY USES

SEASONING FOR MEATS

• ADDS A CITRUSY, MINTY FRESHNESS TO LAMB, POULTRY, AND SEAFOOD DISHES

INFUSED OILS AND BUTTERS

• INFUSE ORANGE MINT INTO BUTTER OR OILS FOR A CITRUSY, MINTY SPREAD THAT PAIRS WELL WITH BREAD, SEAFOOD, AND VEGETABLES

ROASTED VEGETABLES

• ADDS A REFRESHING TWIST TO ROASTED CARROTS, SWEET POTATOES, AND SQUASH
• CHOP AND SPRINKLE AFTER ROASTING FOR THE BEST FLAVOR

BREAD AND BAKING

• A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO MUFFINS, SHORTBREAD, SCONES, AND EVEN CHOCOLATE-BASED DESSERTS FOR A HINT OF CITRUS AND MINT

SOUP AND STEWS

• BRIGHTEN UP TOMATO SOUP, LENTIL SOUP, AND CARROT-GINGER SOUP WITH ITS SUBTLE CITRUS NOTES

HERBAL TEA

• STEEP FRESH OR DRIED LEAVES IN HOT WATER FOR A SOOTHING TEA THAT AIDS DIGESTION AND RELAXATION

HOW TO MAKE MY ORANGE MINT HONEY TEA RECIPE

ORANGE MINT HONEY TEA

A WARM, SMOOTHING TEA WITH A HINT OF CITRUS AND SWEETNESS!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5-6 FRESH ORANGE MINT LEAVES
• 1 CUP HOT WATER
• 1 TEASPOON HONEY (OR MORE TO TASTE)
• OPTIONAL: A SLICE OF LEMON OR ORANGE FOR EXTRA FLAVOR

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. WASH THE ORANGE MINT LEAVES AND GENTLY CRUSH THEM TO RELEASE THE OILS.
2. PLACE THE LEAVES IN A MUG AND POUR HOT WATER OVER THEM.
3. LET IT STEEP FOR ABOUT MINUTES.
4. STIR IN HONEY AND ADD A LEMON OR ORANGE SLICE IF YOU’D LIKE.
5. ENJOY YOUR REFRESHING TEA!

COCKTAIL AND DRINKS

• ENHANCES MOJITOS, JULEPS, ICED TEAS, AND CITRUSY COCKTAILS
• IT ALSO WORKS WELL IN INFUSED WATER AND LEMONADE

DESSERTS

FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE MINT HONEY DRESSING

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5 CUPS OF SLICED STONE FRUIT
• 1 CUP RASPBERRIES
• 1 CUP BLUEBERRIES
• 1 CUP STRAWBERRIES
• 1/2 LEMON WITH REMOVED SEEDS
• 3 TABLESPOON ORANGE JUICE
• 2 TABLESPOON HONEY OR AGAVE
• 2 TABLESPOON ORANGE ZEST
• A PINCH OF PINK SEA SALT
• 2 TABLESPOON MINT LEAVES CUT INTO SLIVERS

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. WASH AND CUT UP FRUIT.
2. IN A LARGE BOWL, MIX ALL FRESHLY WASHED AND CUT UP
3. IN A SEPERATE SMALL BOWL, MIX HONEY, ORANGE JUICE, ORANGE ZEST, ORANGE MINT LEAVES CUT INTO SLIVERS AND A PINCH OF PINK SEA SALT.
4. POUR MIXTURE OVER THE TOP OF FRESHLY WASHED AND CUT UP FRUIT.
5. MIX AND SERVE!

ORANGE MINT SORBET

• A REFRESHING, DAISY-FREE DESERT MADE BY BLENDING FRESH ORANGE JUICE, SUGAR AND FINELY CHOPPED ORANGE MINT LEAVES.
• FREEZE AND ENJOY!

FOR A MINT SORBET RECIPE YOU COULD TRY THIS RECIPE FROM NOSH AND NOURISH, CITRUS-MINT SORBET

MEDICINAL AND WELLNESS USES

AROMATHERAPY

• THE UPLIFTING SCENT OF ORANGE MINT IS KNOWN TO REDUCE STRESS, IMPROVE FOCUS, AND BOOST MOOD

HERBAL BATH

• FRESH LEAVES CAN BE ADDED TO BATHWATER FOR CALMING AND SKIN-SMOOTHING SOAK

DIY SKINCARE

• CAN BE USED IN HOMEMADE FACE MASKS, TONERS, AND SCRUBS DUE TO ITS COOLING AND ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES

NATURAL HAIR RINSE

• INFUSED MINT WATER, STRENGTHENS HAIR, HELPS WITH DANDRUFF, AND ADDS SHINE

HOUSEHOLD AND DECORATIVE USES

REPELLING INSECTS

• THE STRONG CITRUS-MINT AROMA NATURALLY DETER MOSQUITOES, ANTS, AND FLIES

HOLIDAY DECOR AND WREATH

• FRESH OR DRIED ORANGE MINT CAN BE WOVEN INTO SEASONAL WREATHS OR GARLANDS FOR A FRAGRANT TOUCH

GARDEN AND OUTDOOR USES

ATTRACTS POLLINATORS

• BEES AND BUTTERFLIES LOVE ORANGE MINT’S DELICATE PURPLE FLOWERS, MAKING IT A GREAT ADDITION TO POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY GARDENS

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

• GROWS WELL IN HERB GARDEN, CONTAINERS, AND ALONG WALKWAYS, PROVIDING BEAUTY, FRAGRANCE, AND A CONTINUOUS APPLY OF FRESH LEAVES

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS

• ADD AROUND YOUR PATIO TO KEEP MOSQUITOES AWAY
• FOR A REFRESHING CLEAN MOUTH WHILE GARDENING CREW ON A MINT LEAF
• TO BRING BEES TO YOUR GARDEN PLANT MINT
• IF YOU BREAK OFF A PIECE OF ‘ORANGE MINT’ PUT IT INTO A GLASS OF WATER AND WAIT FOR ROOTS TO START
• ONCE ROOTS START PLANT YOUR NEW PLANT IN SOIL
• CUT WHEN BLOOMING AND ADD TO A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
• WHEN CUTTING GIVE A GOOD SHAKE TO REMOVE ANY LADYBUGS
• TRY TO THIN MINT EVERY YEAR TO GIVE NEW PLANTS A PLACE TO GROW
• THEY WILL RETURN EVERY YEAR.. THANK GOODNESS!
• WHEN YOU THIN YOUR MINTS KEEP DISGARDED PLANTS FOR GIFTING PLANTS
• IN THE FALL CUT MINT STEMS TO THE BASE THIS WILL ALLOW FOR STRONG GROWTH THE FOLLOWING YEAR

CONCLUSION

Who knew mint could be so useful?

Whether you’re sipping it in a cup of tea, adding it to a sweet treat, or using it to freshen up your home, this zesty herb is full of possibilites.

So go ahead and pick some leaves, get creative, and have fun with mint!

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SOURCES

SPECIALTY PRODUCE, ORANGE MINT

WIKIPEDIA, MENTHA

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