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DrinkBoy: /* Yerba Buena */

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Yerba Buena

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	==Yerba Buena==		==Yerba Buena==

	Yerba Buena, which literally means "Good Herb" in Spanish, is a general term that is applied to different herbs in different locales. ~~Almost exclusively~~ it ~~is used to~~ refer to a variety of mint, ~~whichever one~~ grows commonly and wild in that particular region.		Yerba Buena, which literally means "Good Herb" in Spanish, is a general term that is applied to different herbs in different locales. While typically it will refer to a variety of mint, it can also refer to some other herb that often has mint-like properties without actually being in the mint family. It essentially refers to a culinary and/or medicinal herb which grows commonly and wild in that particular region.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerba_buena Yerba Buena] (Wikipedia)</ref>

	;Central America: Eau de Cologne mint, is a true mint and can sometimes be referred to as "bergamot mint". It has a strong citrus-like aroma and has a history of being used medicinally as well as culinary usages.		;Central America: Eau de Cologne mint, is a true mint and can sometimes be referred to as "bergamot mint". It has a strong citrus-like aroma and has a history of being used medicinally as well as culinary usages.
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	;Philippines: Mentha Cordifolia (aka: Marsh Mint) <ref>[http://www.filipinoherbshealingwonders.filipinovegetarianrecipe.com/herba-buena.htm Herba Buena] (Healing Wonders of Philippine Medicinal Plants)</ref>		;Philippines: Mentha Cordifolia (aka: Marsh Mint) <ref>[http://www.filipinoherbshealingwonders.filipinovegetarianrecipe.com/herba-buena.htm Herba Buena] (Healing Wonders of Philippine Medicinal Plants)</ref>

	;Western United States: Clinopodium douglasii (aka: Satureja douglasii, Micromeria douglasii) is part of the genus Clinopodium, which is loosely related to Mentha, and has a menthol content which allows it to be a "local" substitute for mint in teas and some cooking applications.		;Western United States: Clinopodium douglasii (aka: Satureja douglasii, Micromeria douglasii) is part of the genus Clinopodium, which is loosely related to Mentha, and has a menthol content which allows it to be a "local" substitute for mint in teas and some cooking applications.<ref>[https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/clinopodium_douglasii.shtml Plant of the Week: Yerba Buena - Clinopdium douglasii] (US Forest Service)</ref>.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

DrinkBoy at 23:33, 15 April 2023

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	===Spearmint===		===Spearmint===
	Mentha spicata<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2147 Spearmint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is one of the more common and popular forms of mint, and is popularly used in beverages. The menthol content in spearmint is 0.5%, and it also contains ~~"Carvone"~~ (also found in ~~Caraway~~ and ~~Dill~~) which has a sweet minty aroma.		Mentha spicata<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2147 Spearmint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is one of the more common and popular forms of mint and is popularly used in beverages. The menthol content in spearmint is around 0.5%, and it also contains between 50% and 70% carvone, which is similar to menthol (also found in dill, caraway, parsley, and thyme) which has a sweet minty aroma and taste.

	===Peppermint===		===Peppermint===
	Mentha × piperita<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2148 Peppermint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is a hybrid variety, being a cross between Spearmint and Water Mint. ~~It's~~ menthol content is 40%, far more than spearmint, which provides a stronger (and some will say overpowering) flavor, making it better for usages where a mint flavor needs to be ~~predominate~~, but not in situations where it needs to play well with others.		Mentha × piperita<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2148 Peppermint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is a hybrid variety, being a cross between Spearmint and Water Mint. Its menthol content is 40%, far more than spearmint, which provides a stronger (and some will say overpowering) flavor, making it better for usages where a mint flavor needs to be more pronounced, but not in situations where it needs to play well with others.

	===Apple Mint / Woolly Mint / Round-leafed Mint===		===Apple Mint (aka. Pineapple Mint, Woolly Mint, Round-leafed Mint)===
	Mentha suaveolens<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha_suaveolens Mentha suaveolens] (Wikipedia)</ref><ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:330 Apple Mint] (FlowerDB)</ref><ref>[https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Apple_Mint_3623.php Apple Mint] (Specialty Produce)</ref> Apple mint is the preferred variety when making preserves for the iconc pairing of lamb and mint jelly.		Mentha suaveolens<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha_suaveolens Mentha suaveolens] (Wikipedia)</ref><ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:330 Apple Mint] (FlowerDB)</ref><ref>[https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Apple_Mint_3623.php Apple Mint] (Specialty Produce)</ref> Apple mint is the preferred variety when making preserves for the iconc pairing of lamb and mint jelly.

	===Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena===		===Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena===
	All of these different cultivars of mint appear to go by the same technical name Mentha × villosa ~~Huds.~~<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:1797 Kentucky Colonel] (Flower DB)</ref> This appears to be a hybrid between Spearmint and Apple Mint.		All of these different cultivars of mint appear to go by the same technical name Mentha × villosa<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:1797 Kentucky Colonel] (Flower DB)</ref> This appears to be a hybrid between Spearmint and Apple Mint.

	This may be the most confusing of the various mint categories. It "appears" as though Mojito Mint may be the same as Kentucky Colonel, with both of them being the variation of mint used in Cuba for making mojitos. After doing a little digging into "Mojito" mint, it appears that most stories about its origin point to Catherine Nasmith<ref>[https://www.bing.com/search?q=Catherine+Nasmith+Mojito+Mint Catherine Nasmith Mojito Mint] (Bing Search)</ref>, who in 2006 was visiting Cuba, drinking Mojitos, and was able to smugg... er... bring back with her some of the mint used in her drink. This was then propagated and became the "Mojito Mint" we see available today. Most of the reports I have found so far, are from nuserys, and all have virtually the same text of: "thanks to Toronto mojito enthusiast Catherine Nasmith who visited Cuba in 2006 we now have the authentic plant from Cuba". I'm still trying to see if I can find an original recounting of the story in order to get the facts straight.		This may be the most confusing of the various mint categories. It "appears" as though Mojito Mint may be the same as Kentucky Colonel, with both of them being the variation of mint used in Cuba for making mojitos. After doing a little digging into "Mojito" mint, it appears that most stories about its origin point to Catherine Nasmith<ref>[https://www.bing.com/search?q=Catherine+Nasmith+Mojito+Mint Catherine Nasmith Mojito Mint] (Bing Search)</ref>, who in 2006 was visiting Cuba, drinking Mojitos, and was able to smugg... er... bring back with her some of the mint used in her drink. This was then propagated and became the "Mojito Mint" we see available today. Most of the reports I have found so far, are from nuserys, and all have virtually the same text of: "thanks to Toronto mojito enthusiast Catherine Nasmith who visited Cuba in 2006 we now have the authentic plant from Cuba". I'm still trying to see if I can find an original recounting of the story in order to get the facts straight.

DrinkBoy at 17:53, 15 April 2023

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	This page is very much a work in progress... My goal with this page is to try to list the various "types" of mint that might be used behind the bar by common name (ie. what you would see at a nursery) as well as details on what to expect flavorwise. Plus at the same time help to discuss the overall "mint" concept so that bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts will have a better idea of this rather complicated subject.		This page is very much a work in progress... My goal with this page is to try to list the various "types" of mint that might be used behind the bar by common name (ie. what you would see at a nursery) as well as details on what to expect flavorwise. Plus at the same time help to discuss the overall "mint" concept so that bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts will have a better idea of this rather complicated subject.

	Mint is an increasingly common ingredient in several different cocktails, the [[Mojito]] and [[Mint Julep]] perhaps being the most well known. It is part of the plant family "Lamiaceae", which includes Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme, Hyssop, Marjoram, Oregano, and several others.		[[File:Mint Leaves.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right]]Mint is an increasingly common ingredient in several different cocktails, the [[Mojito]] and [[Mint Julep]] perhaps being the most well known. It is part of the plant family "Lamiaceae", which includes Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme, Hyssop, Marjoram, Oregano, and several others.

	When purchasing mint in the store, you typically only see the label "Mint", which can be confusing since there are multiple types of mint, with different characteristics and preferred usages. "Spearmint" and "Peppermint" are the primary mint varieties, and the store bought mint will almost always be one of these two. The problem however is that often you are wanting either one or the other, and there are many uses where it probably isn't the best idea to switch them. For mixed drinks you typically want Spearmint, while for making a tea you often are wanting Peppermint.		When purchasing mint in the store, you typically only see the label "Mint", which can be confusing since there are multiple types of mint, with different characteristics and preferred usages. "Spearmint" and "Peppermint" are the primary mint varieties, and the store bought mint will almost always be one of these two. The problem however is that often you are wanting either one or the other, and there are many uses where it probably isn't the best idea to switch them. For mixed drinks you typically want Spearmint, while for making a tea you often are wanting Peppermint.

DrinkBoy: /* External Links */

2020-07-10T21:57:16Z

External Links

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [http://specialtyproducenetwork.com/episode-91-food-buzz-mint/ PodCast: The History of Mint] (Specialty Food Products Network)		* [http://specialtyproducenetwork.com/episode-91-food-buzz-mint/ PodCast: The History of Mint] (Specialty Food Products Network)
			* [http://specialtyproducenetwork.com/episode-114-food-fable-peppermint/ PodCast: Food Fable: Peppermint] (Specialty Food Products Network)

	==References==		==References==

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DrinkBoy at 21:55, 10 July 2020

2020-07-10T21:55:48Z

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	;Western United States: Clinopodium douglasii (aka: Satureja douglasii, Micromeria douglasii) is part of the genus Clinopodium, which is loosely related to Mentha, and has a menthol content which allows it to be a "local" substitute for mint in teas and some cooking applications.		;Western United States: Clinopodium douglasii (aka: Satureja douglasii, Micromeria douglasii) is part of the genus Clinopodium, which is loosely related to Mentha, and has a menthol content which allows it to be a "local" substitute for mint in teas and some cooking applications.

			==External Links==
			* [http://specialtyproducenetwork.com/episode-91-food-buzz-mint/ PodCast: The History of Mint] (Specialty Food Products Network)

	==References==		==References==

	<references/>		<references/>

DrinkBoy: /* Apple Mint */

2020-07-10T21:54:02Z

Apple Mint

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	Mentha × piperita<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2148 Peppermint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is a hybrid variety, being a cross between Spearmint and Water Mint. It's menthol content is 40%, far more than spearmint, which provides a stronger (and some will say overpowering) flavor, making it better for usages where a mint flavor needs to be predominate, but not in situations where it needs to play well with others.		Mentha × piperita<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2148 Peppermint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is a hybrid variety, being a cross between Spearmint and Water Mint. It's menthol content is 40%, far more than spearmint, which provides a stronger (and some will say overpowering) flavor, making it better for usages where a mint flavor needs to be predominate, but not in situations where it needs to play well with others.

	===Apple Mint===		===Apple Mint / Woolly Mint / Round-leafed Mint===
	Mentha suaveolens<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha_suaveolens Mentha suaveolens] (Wikipedia)</ref><ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:330 Apple Mint] (FlowerDB)</ref>		Mentha suaveolens<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha_suaveolens Mentha suaveolens] (Wikipedia)</ref><ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:330 Apple Mint] (FlowerDB)</ref><ref>[https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Apple_Mint_3623.php Apple Mint] (Specialty Produce)</ref> Apple mint is the preferred variety when making preserves for the iconc pairing of lamb and mint jelly.

	===Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena===		===Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena===

DrinkBoy: /* Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena */

2020-07-10T21:02:40Z

Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena

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	===Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena===		===Mojito / Kentucky Colonel / Cuban / Yerba Buena / Hierbabuena===
	Mentha × villosa Huds.<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:1797 Kentucky Colonel] (Flower DB)</ref> ~~Apparently~~ a hybrid between Spearmint and Apple Mint.		All of these different cultivars of mint appear to go by the same technical name Mentha × villosa Huds.<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:1797 Kentucky Colonel] (Flower DB)</ref> This appears to be a hybrid between Spearmint and Apple Mint.

	This may be the most confusing of the various mint categories. It "appears" as though Mojito Mint may be the same as Kentucky Colonel, with both of them being the variation of mint used in Cuba for making mojitos. After doing a little digging into "Mojito" mint, it appears that most stories about its origin point to Catherine Nasmith<ref>[https://www.bing.com/search?q=Catherine+Nasmith+Mojito+Mint Catherine Nasmith Mojito Mint] (Bing Search)</ref>, who in 2006 was visiting Cuba, drinking Mojitos, and was able to smugg... er... bring back with her some of the mint used in her drink. This was then propagated and became the "Mojito Mint" we see available today. Most of the reports I have found so far, are from nuserys, and all have virtually the same text of: "thanks to Toronto mojito enthusiast Catherine Nasmith who visited Cuba in 2006 we now have the authentic plant from Cuba". I'm still trying to see if I can find an original recounting of the story in order to get the facts straight.		This may be the most confusing of the various mint categories. It "appears" as though Mojito Mint may be the same as Kentucky Colonel, with both of them being the variation of mint used in Cuba for making mojitos. After doing a little digging into "Mojito" mint, it appears that most stories about its origin point to Catherine Nasmith<ref>[https://www.bing.com/search?q=Catherine+Nasmith+Mojito+Mint Catherine Nasmith Mojito Mint] (Bing Search)</ref>, who in 2006 was visiting Cuba, drinking Mojitos, and was able to smugg... er... bring back with her some of the mint used in her drink. This was then propagated and became the "Mojito Mint" we see available today. Most of the reports I have found so far, are from nuserys, and all have virtually the same text of: "thanks to Toronto mojito enthusiast Catherine Nasmith who visited Cuba in 2006 we now have the authentic plant from Cuba". I'm still trying to see if I can find an original recounting of the story in order to get the facts straight.

DrinkBoy: /* Peppermint */

2020-07-10T21:00:36Z

Peppermint

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	===Peppermint===		===Peppermint===
	Mentha × piperita<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2148 Peppermint] (FlowerDB)</ref>		Mentha × piperita<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2148 Peppermint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is a hybrid variety, being a cross between Spearmint and Water Mint. It's menthol content is 40%, far more than spearmint, which provides a stronger (and some will say overpowering) flavor, making it better for usages where a mint flavor needs to be predominate, but not in situations where it needs to play well with others.

	===Apple Mint===		===Apple Mint===

DrinkBoy: /* Spearmint */

2020-07-10T20:59:03Z

Spearmint

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	===Spearmint===		===Spearmint===
	Mentha spicata<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2147 Spearmint] (FlowerDB)</ref>		Mentha spicata<ref>[https://www.flower-db.com/en/flower:2147 Spearmint] (FlowerDB)</ref> is one of the more common and popular forms of mint, and is popularly used in beverages. The menthol content in spearmint is 0.5%, and it also contains "Carvone" (also found in Caraway and Dill) which has a sweet minty aroma.

	===Peppermint===		===Peppermint===

DrinkBoy: /* Mentha */

2020-07-10T20:57:47Z

Mentha

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	Within genus "Mentha", there are perhaps 24 known and accepted sub-species<ref>[http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30016176-2 Mentha] (Plants of the World)</ref>		Within genus "Mentha", there are perhaps 24 known and accepted sub-species<ref>[http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30016176-2 Mentha] (Plants of the World)</ref>
	<ref>[http://www.theplantlist.org/1.1/browse/A/Lamiaceae/Mentha/ Mentha] (The Plant List)</ref>. Mint, as one species or another, is a native plant almost throughout the world. It is not native in Central or South America, or in mid Africa but it has been introduced to many of these regions[http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30016176-2 Mentha] (Plants of the World)</ref>		<ref>[http://www.theplantlist.org/1.1/browse/A/Lamiaceae/Mentha/ Mentha] (The Plant List)</ref>. Mint, as one species or another, is a native plant almost throughout the world. It is not native in Central or South America, or in mid Africa but it has been introduced to many of these regions<ref>[http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30016176-2 Mentha] (Plants of the World)</ref>
	<ref>[https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=32264#null Mentha] (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)</ref>.		<ref>[https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=32264#null Mentha] (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)</ref>.