Peppermint

Toast of the Willamette Valley

Region: Washington State
 Grade: Cut and Sift; Second Cut
 Field grown, sun dried, machine milled
Cup Characteristics: Pungent, cool, fresh, menthol
Infusion: Tending yellowish green with a bright green infused leaf

The best peppermint comes from the northwestern United States. The pure, moist mountain air of the spring and early summer growing season gives this peppermint some of the highest volatile oil counts of any member of the mint family. Generally (dependent upon weather patterns) the second cut (takes place during mid/end August) is the most flavorful, coolest and most pungent, (literally takes your breath away and makes your eyes water).
 

    1 Pound  $13:50 

    8 Ounces  $7.50  

     4 Ounces  $4.00  

Hot tea brewing method
Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoons of peppermint for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the flavor). Pour into your cup. Milk or sugar is not generally added to the cup.