DRYING - To dry any of the mints - tie a bunch together (not too many if  you are in humid land or they will not dry thoroughly) and hang in a dry place to dry - out of the sun.  When completely dry rub them between your hands and put into a jar.  Use like you would use the ones from the store. It is good if you can put the bunch into a  brown paper bag so if they dry and drop off you will not have a mess.  Not a plastic bag.  And punch a few holes near the top and middle so some air can circulate.

 

BATHS = Dried Peppermint can be put into a little muslin bag with rose hips or dried roses, lavender flowers,  chamomile and Epsom salts for a relaxing bath. Mix and match - you don't have to use all of them.

 

TEAS - Nothing better for an upset stomach or reflux than a cup of warm peppermint tea. When my is acting up I even rub peppermint oil on my tummy and I feel better in 10 minutes.  - No Joke!!! 

 

GARNISH - and as a last resort just to get rid of some tops use it as a garnish when serving desert.

 

Line a cake pan with mint leaves (especially chocolate) remove after baking.  Flip over and frost.

 

Last but not least Mojotios   Oh yum - my new favorite.