Keep fresh mint fresh in the refrigerator - that's how it works
Will be small bouquets of mint right after the harvest put in a glass with water, they wither sadly after 2 to 3 days. Here's how to keep the bundles fresh for several weeks:
- Line a rectangular Tupperware box with a wet kitchen towel
- then spread the mint
- cover with a second, soaking wet cloth
- close with the lid and put in the refrigerator
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Every few days the wipes are re-moistened with water. Unless the supply is used up beforehand, store mint in this way for 3 weeks and longer.
Keeping mint fresh for a year - this is how it works
While mint deep in the ground overwintered, we don't want to do without the refreshing pleasure. peppermint and you can preserve your fellows for a long time by preserving the herbs in the freezer. How to do it right:
- Pre-freeze whole shoots or individual leaves on a plate in the quick freezer
- then transfer to bags, label and freeze to save space
- Alternatively, cut the mint into small pieces and place in the compartments of an ice cube tray
- fill up with water and freeze
Do you prefer to enjoy mint as a refreshing tea? Then preserve the aroma by making a larger amount of tea from the fresh leaves. Freeze these in portions. Enjoy after defrosting, as if freshly brewed.
Preserving mint in the oven - how it works
Air-drying mint bouquets takes 14 days or more. It's faster in the oven. Spread the washed twigs or leaves on a baking sheet. After the oven has been preheated to 50 degrees, the temperature should be held for 5 minutes. Then switch off the device, slide in the baking tray and dry the mint.
Tips & Tricks
Are you hesitating between freezing or drying mint? Then it has proven itself in practice to store whole shoots or leaves in the freezer. During the long time in the oven or in the air, the essential oils, which make a significant contribution to the aroma, evaporate.
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