Drying Mint and Medicinal & Culinary Uses

Step-by-step instructions on how to dehydrate mint and a discussion of the many different uses of mint

[@axe609]

I have always dried my mint on the stem. I just remove any bad leaves, submerge in water and wash, then shake the bunch off, tie a string around a small bunch and hang them in a warm dry spot.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

That works too.

[@staceyj3667]

question it's getting colder in my region what is a good place in my house to hang them?

[@spookyvegan1402]

Stacey J in a dark cool area of your wall not in direct sun

[@nmr6988]

I am constantly rooting and growing more mint so i can put it in pots all around my house and also give as gifts. I love making mint herb tea with it too. Thank you for all the other food ideas using mint!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@rubbnsmoke]

Once mint has established itself, you'll never get rid of it. You've got free mint forever.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

So true. It was here when we bought the house.

[@xyelite4384]

Not at all you could easily get rid of it

[@spookyvegan1402]

Doing this evaporates the essential oils from the plant which are the most beneficial & flavorful part Better to dehydrate them by hanging them upside down & let the air do it- takes longer but much healthier

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I will try that

[@jennifercline6866]

@@PrepperPotpourri If you dry on the lowest setting the oils should still be OK and it stays greener. I can't hang to dry this time of year around here due to high humidity.

[@naturalyawd7814]

I don't wash my mints. I just put them in a brown bag and on the winder sill to dry. I always have dry mint to make tea.

[@datguynate]

Great video, so many nuggets of knowledge! Thank you 😊

[@halvorsonfarms]

I just dehydrated some lemon balm mint last week! Will be having great mint tea all winter long!

[@halvorsonfarms]

One more thing, be sure to shake the tincture as often as possible (preferably once a day). You do not want the top to mold, so by shaking it will keep everything covered by the vodka! Good luck!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Good suggestion. Thanks!

[@chef7658]

I have mint growing in my garden. Imma dry it so my friend can mix it with his weed.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

It is very easy to dry and has a variety of purposes.I'm sure your friend will be thankful

[@chef7658]

He was. I usually mix it with my tea myself.

[@mo_philosophyw5414]

I pick mint and smoke it on my weed. Take fat bong rips with the mixed mint.

[@toneenorman2135]

@@mo_philosophyw5414Is it tasty? Thank you.

[@Cands528]

Cool beans! Mint tea is very refreshing.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Mint iced tea is my favorite in the Summer.

[@lukethedrifter4445]

I know this video is almost 6 years old, but recently I’ve had the idea of making something like Chewing Tobacco but with just spearmint and maybe Parsley and Cilantro as well for better breath and a natural alternative to like gum and Altoids.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Could work

[@deemomyes3079]

That was a very informative video, thanks for sharing.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Very welcome

[@mojojuicejoe1]

After dehydrating mint, should the mint still have a strong minty smell? Every time I dry mint in the oven I don't have a minty smell anymore. Was curious if this affects the mint in any way as far as cooking or tea

[@PrepperPotpourri]

The smell does fade in time

[@jordanbelter3293]

I found this video helpful thank you

[@blondwiththewind]

Please consider adding "uses for mint" to your title. I came across your video by accident....and would have not discovered all the wonderful uses you presented if I had been searching by title. BTW: you may consider NOT washing the leaves as washing tends to reduce the oils in the mint. I tend to use a watering can on my mint plants frequently to keep them clean...and just check the leaves for dirt or insects as I use them. ALSO: I tend to set a handful of mint leaves out on a screen (or even a plate or cookie sheet) in the summer sun for the afternoon.....they are dry a few hours later, and I can crumble them and place them into a jar that I keep for dried mint to use in the winter.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

blondwiththewind You are right about the title. Thanks for the tip regarding not washing the leaves.too.

[@blondwiththewind]

Prepper Potpourri You are most welcome! I'm willing to bet that tweaking that title will give you lots more "views" on your video....and more folks will benefit from all of the great tips you built into the video as well. Best of luck to you!!! ~~RED ☮♥♫

[@carmenroupp653]

I bet your chickens would love some of that fresh mint.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I will try giving them some when it pops up this Spring.

[@waltertan776]

Hhsahhhahhah

[@Balabugz]

I don’t want to smoke weed or tobacco so I’m gonna try this

[@kckrye]

they say, when using fresh herbs (not dried) to use grain alcohol (190 proof) because the moisture from the leaves will dilute the alcohol mix. When using dried leaves it is ok to use 80 proof vodka. What are your findings?

[@PrepperPotpourri]

+kckrye Since i don't consider mint to be a high moisture herb I believe it to be fine. I am not an expert. I copied the following from The Mountain Rose Blog: Alcohol Percentages 40% - 50% (80-90 proof vodka) • "Standard" percentage range for tinctures. • Good for most dried herbs and fresh herbs that are not juicy. • Good for extraction of water soluble properties. 67.5% - 70% (½ 80 proof vodka + ½ 190 proof grain alcohol) • Extracts most volatile aromatic properties. • Good for fresh high-moisture herbs like lemon balm, berries, and aromatic roots. • The higher alcohol percentage will draw out more of the plant juices. 85% - 95% (190 proof grain alcohol) • Good for gums and resins. • Extracts aromatics and essential oils that are bound in the plant and do not dissipate easily. • The alcohol strength can produce a tincture that is not quite pleasant to take. • Often used for drop dosage medicines. • Will totally dehydrate herbs.

[@kckrye]

Thanks...I was wondering. Thanks for the helpful info as well. :) I am going to try and make a tincture out of my bee propolis using 80-90 proof vodka. We have a bunch of mint on the farm as well so we wanted to look for a way to use that. :)

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I like drying the leaves and using the mint to make tea.

[@kckrye]

that sounds good! It would mix well with the locust blossom honey we got from the bees in the spring. YUM!

[@sweetheartsmom]

MOJITOS!!!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Boy does that sound good right now

[@MrBigike76]

Thanks

[@staceyj3667]

I have a lot of mint I don't want to waste but I do not have a dehydrator is there another way to dry them?

[@PrepperPotpourri]

+Stacey J Yes. You can air dry them by hanging them in loose bundles upside down or oven dry by placing the leaves on a cookie sheet in a 180 degree oven for 3-4 hours.

[@zburgos3616]

very rewarding

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thank you

[@lalaprepper]

Cool 👍

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thanks for watching

[@scottylee7812]

So can you smoke this or do you eat it? Does it have medicinal properties?

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I know some people add it to cannibals for a better smelling smoke. Mostly it is used for making mint tea or mint extract.

[@scottylee7812]

@@PrepperPotpourri thanks

[@mikecorcoran6834]

I'm on my way growing most varieties. So far, over 20.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Fantastic

[@stevenrowlands7731]

Is that peppermint or apple mint

[@PrepperPotpourri]

peppermint

[@cchester6514]

Subscribed. 💕

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thanks for subbing!

[@BRRTa10]

and now we smoke #WhenYoureOutOfWeed

[@PrepperPotpourri]

+ARCANE OTRON Had not thought of that adaption LOL

[@Idogames4]

many people do it

[@AnOldSchoolHome]

Arcane 😂😂😂

[@barrykelly2722]

It cures flatulence? Cool! I'm asking for a friend.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

LOL

[@somerandomalt619]

That’s salvia not mint but ok

[@Bonnieoakridge]

That is interesting. It doesn't look like my mint.