There are some flavorings that don’t seem to bear any resemblance to their natural counterparts. But of all the confectionery concoctions to be found, there’s one candy flavor that actually tastes almost exactly like the plant that inspired it — mint! Today we explore the wonderful world of wild mints. Wren introduces us to some of her favorites (American Pennyroyal, Wild Bergamot, and Dittany) and shares tips on identification, harvesting, and uses. Have you ever foraged for wild mint? Or made your own wild mint hot chocolate 🤤? Let us know in the comments down below!


Original Article:
https://insteading.com/blog/foraging-...

Resources:
The Many Varieties of Mint: https://insteading.com/blog/mint-vari...

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:47 All About Mint
2:09 American Pennyroyal
3:30 Wild Bergamot
4:34 Dittany (Wild Oregano)
6:44 Cooking with Wild Mint
7:25 Hot Cocoa Recipe
7:45 Outro