Sweet Lemon Mint

Mentha dulcia "Citreus"

Taste: Sweet lemon mint has a mild lemon flavour comparing it to other lemon herbs such as lemon verbena. It is sweet and slightly sour.

Energetics: warming

Sweet lemon mint is a cultivated plant and is not traditionally used in medicine. Sweet lemon mint was made by hybridizing apple mint and lime mint together.

Brewing instructions:

• 1-2 tsp of herb per cup of water
• Boiling water (200-212f/93-100C)
• Steep for 5-15 minutes

Contraindications/cautions: Mint tea should only be consumed after the first trimester when pregnant. Not recommended for children under 5 (spearmint is preferred for younger children). Avoid if you have GERD/acid reflux or gallstones. May interact with blood pressure.

Always consult a healthcare practitioner when consuming any new herb. Like all herb it is best to start with a little to make sure you are not intolerant.