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Mint

The Essentials

A woven basket heaped with freshly cut mint, whole stems and bright green leaves piled over the rim
Mint is bought by the armful in Iran — firm stems and unbruised leaves keep their scent longest.

Everyday Persian mint is gentler than peppermint, fine for daily use.

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Dried mint sautéed in oil (na'na dāgh) is a classic Persian flavor and digestive aid.

Trials suggest spearmint tea may support women's hormonal balance.

Spearmint — na'na — is the mint you meet all through Persian cooking: fresh in salads, dried in soups, and steeped in tea. It's gentler than peppermint, so it slips easily into an everyday routine.

Known to botanists as Mentha spicata.