Wild Spearmint, per oz

Wild Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Foraged Fresh in the Hudson Valley

Price: $4.50/oz

Availability: July–September (Weather Dependent)

Harvest Method: Wild-foraged, hand-harvested with care from regenerative woodland edges and sunny stream banks.

Aroma & Flavor Profile:

Bright, herbaceous, and sweet with uplifting green notes. Less intense than peppermint, wild spearmint offers a gently minty character with hints of citrus zest and tender grass. Its mild menthol content makes it ideal for sensitive palates and culinary use.

Culinary & Wellness Uses:

• Add fresh leaves to teas, lemonade, or infused water
• Use as a garnish for desserts, fruit salads, and cocktails
• Crush into yogurt, chutneys, or herb sauces
• Steep into a calming digestive tisane
• Infuse into oils, vinegars, or syrups for preserved seasonal flavor
• Excellent in summer rolls, grain salads, or tabbouleh

Recipe: Spearmint Cucumber Cooler (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh wild spearmint leaves (plus more for garnish)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1½ cups cold sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Muddle cucumber, spearmint, and lime juice in a shaker or glass.
2. Strain into two glasses filled with ice.
3. Top with sparkling water and sweeten to taste
4. Garnish with a mint sprig. Refresh and revive!

Fast Facts:

• Wild spearmint contains carvone, a compound responsible for its signature sweet-minty flavor.
• Traditionally used to soothe digestion, relieve headaches, and promote mental clarity.
• Naturally deer-resistant and bee-friendly.
• A gentle herbal ally suitable for children, elders, and those avoiding stronger mint varieties.