Peppermint

Here’s a surprise. There are more than 210 species of mint. But the oil from white peppermint is considered the best.

 

A native of Europe, peppermint likes warm, moist climates and the rich soil around rivers or streams. We pick the white peppermint for our Peppermint tea between July and August in the Danube Valley, when its tiny violet-colored flowers start blooming.