Mint Whole 40g

Recipes & Uses

Why Choose Whole Dried Mint?

Ideal for regular mint tea drinkers
Whole leaves are easy to steep and strain.

Excellent for Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Use it in raita, chutneys, biryani, kofta and salads.

A classic match for lamb
The cooling herbal flavour balances richer meat.

More versatile than a tea herb alone
Use it in dips, marinades, vegetables and dressings too.

Whole leaves preserve aroma
Crumble only what you need immediately before cooking.

What Does Dried Mint Taste Like?

Dried Mint is refreshing, cooling, sweet and aromatic, with a slightly deeper, earthier character than fresh mint.

Drying concentrates the herb.

That means a relatively small amount can bring a noticeable mint flavour to:

Yoghurt
Meat
Salads
Tea
Chutneys

It works particularly well in foods that are rich, spicy or creamy because its cooling character provides contrast.

How to Use Whole Mint

Mint Tea

Use the whole dried leaves for tea.

Steep them in hot water for several minutes, then strain.

The larger leaves make this much easier than using a finely ground herb.

Indian Raita

Crumble the leaves into plain yoghurt with:

Cucumber
Cumin
Salt

Allow the mixture to stand before serving.

Yoghurt Sauce for Grilled Meat

Mix Mint with:

Greek yoghurt
Garlic
Lemon
Salt and pepper

Serve with chicken, lamb or vegetables.

Lamb

Use crushed Dried Mint in marinades for:

Lamb chops
Roast lamb
Lamb kofta
Lamb burgers

Biryani

Crumble a little dried Mint into biryani or rice dishes when fresh mint isn't available.

Salads

Use in tabbouleh, cucumber salad, tomato salad and grain salads.

Whole Mint Leaves vs Ground Mint

Keeping the leaves whole gives you flexibility.

Leave them whole for:

• Tea
• Infusions
• Flavoured water

Crumble them for:

• Raita
• Marinades
• Chutneys
• Salads
• Meat dishes

Whole leaves also expose less surface area to air during storage, helping protect more of the herb's aroma until you actually crush them.

Dried Mint vs Fresh Mint

Choose Dried Mint for:

• Tea
• Cooking
• Spice mixes
• Marinades
• Raita
• Long pantry life

Choose Fresh Mint for:

• Garnishing
• Fresh salads
• Drinks
• Bright green colour
• Recipes where the fresh leaves are part of the texture

In many recipes, they're not competing ingredients.

They're simply different tools.

Make Mint Raita in Minutes

Mix:

Plain yoghurt
Crumbled Whole Mint
Grated cucumber
Ground Cumin
Salt

Let the mixture rest for around 10–15 minutes.

The dried leaves soften while the mint flavour spreads through the yoghurt.

Serve with:

Biryani
Curries
Kebabs
Spicy rice dishes

This is one of the easiest ways to turn plain yoghurt into a useful side dish.

Try It with Lamb

For an easy lamb marinade, combine:

Crumbled Mint
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Salt
Black pepper

Use on lamb chops, lamb steaks or roast lamb.

Mint's refreshing flavour balances the richness of the meat without needing a complicated spice mixture.

Make a Quick Mint Dressing

Crumble Mint into:

Olive oil
Lemon juice
A little honey
Salt and pepper

Allow it to stand briefly.

Use over:

• Tomato salad
• Cucumber salad
• Roast vegetables
• Grain salads
• Grilled lamb

The moisture in the dressing softens the dried leaves and helps release their flavour.

Mint with Potatoes & Peas

Mint isn't only for tea or lamb.

Try crumbling it over:

Boiled new potatoes with butter

or

Cooked peas

for a simple fresh herbal finish.

These mild vegetables allow the mint flavour to stand out rather than getting lost among stronger spices.

Beyond Tea & Raita

Once you've opened the pack, try Whole Mint in:

• Lamb kofta
• Roast lamb
• Lamb chops
• Biryani
• Raita
• Yoghurt dips
• Mint chutney
• Tabbouleh
• Grain salads
• Cucumber salad
• Tomatoes
• Potatoes
• Peas
• Fruit salads
• Iced tea
• Herbal tea
• Lemonade-style drinks

The larger 40g pack is particularly useful when Mint becomes an everyday pantry herb rather than something you only reach for occasionally.

Get More Aroma

For cooking, crumble the leaves between your fingers immediately before adding them.

For tea, leave them whole so they're easier to strain.

Storage

Store Whole Mint in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help preserve its colour and refreshing aroma.