I have a very bad cold and I can’t seem to taste anything. When others would resort to the usual remedy like chicken soup or arroz caldo, I’d go for mint tea. Just last month, I was able to purchase a mint plant in Tagaytay. I’m very happy to tell you that so far that small plant has now grown into a bush and that I am now enjoying cutting leaves from the plant to use it in cooking.
As a child I only knew mint as a form of bubble gum. Remember Wrigley’s, that gum with the yellow green packaging? Then I was introduced to the wonderful world of cooking, mint as I learned can be used in many ways. Just recently I used mint as part of the Thai Pineapple fried rice. The mint was a contrast to the spicy taste of the rice and it did complement well with the pineapple and cilantro. Did you also know that mint can be used to clean and flush out gall stones?
To enjoy mint tea, I would cut the stems and leaves from the plant. Wash it then steep it in hot water for 10 minutes. I like adding honey to sweeten it. It’s calming effect can lead you to bliss 