The Chocolate Mint: Chocolate for the Garden

The peppermint is one of the most well-known types of mint. With its high menthol content, it has an intense flavor and is therefore often used for breeding new varieties.

So, there is not only the classic peppermint that we know from teas or cough drops. There is even a mint with a chocolate flavor! This chocolate mint is just one of many mint varieties, alongside orange mint or lemon mint.

Chocolate and mint go together like bees and flowers. We’ve known that for a long time. Everyone is familiar with the small After Eight chocolate thins. Mint chocolate provides a pleasantly fresh taste, and the chocolate mint plant reminds us of exactly these treats. The leaves of the plant release a unique aroma of mint and chocolate.

Chocolate mint is perfect for decorating and for incorporating its unique mint and chocolate aroma into desserts, cocktails, ice cream, or pralines. There are no limits to creativity when using this mint. How about a mint chocolate liqueur? Simply chop two cups of chocolate mint finely or blend them in a mixer. Boil one cup of sugar in a quarter cup of water until dissolved. Stir in two tablespoons of cappuccino powder and pour the resulting syrup over the mint leaves. Add a bottle of vodka and let the mixture sit in a cool, dark place for four weeks. Strain the liqueur before serving and enjoy it either on its own or as a delightful addition to desserts. Mmm, delicious!

Anyone who has developed a taste for it and wants to have chocolate mint in their garden doesn’t need to worry too much, as this special mint with a chocolate aroma is very easy to care for. Chocolate mint thrives best in partial shade without direct midday sun. However, it requires a humus-rich, well-draining soil. Besides that, it needs regular watering and is best planted in spring. By following these simple care tips, you can enjoy chocolate mint for a long time.