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Drying fresh mint leaves for tea is easy. Learn how to dry mint leaves for tea, and enjoy the minty flavor from this home grown herb.

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One of the things I love about mint, besides the fresh minty taste, is just how easy this plant is to grow.

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Within no time at all the stems are stretching towards the light, growing tall and ready for a haircut. This is the perfect time to give them a trim.

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Both fresh and dried mint are great options for making tea, although infusion time is a bit longer with fresh mint

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Dried spearmint is the most versatile mint for drying, as it can also be used to enhance the flavors of many other recipes, and is not only used for tea.

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To dry mint leaves, you first need to harvest them by cutting the stems and leaves from the plant.

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Cut the mint stems, leaving four to five inches of stem on the plant for future growth.

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Wash the mint by rinsing with cold water. Rinse thoroughly if you have harvested from the garden, to remove any dirt and bugs.

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There are a number of different methods to dry the mint leaves. Let’s review different options, and some common methods for drying.

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Mint can be air dried by hanging bunches upside down in a dry place and dark location. Allow air circulation between the bunches, especially if you have a few of them.

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Mint can also be dried in a food dehydrator. The drying time is also quick, compared with air drying.

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Oven drying is simple and easy, and a great way to quickly dry and process your mint leaves.

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Mint can also be dried in the air fryer. Dry only in the air fryer if you have a unit with a dehydrator setting.

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The shelf life of dried mint is dependent on how well it has been dried. Dried mint will last for up to a year if dried and stored correctly.

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Dried mint should be stored in an airtight container, such as a mason jar with a lid.

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Making tea with dried mint leaves is easy and delicious.

For more information, see the tutorial!