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Native Australian peppermint with pale mauve flowers growing beside a creekMoist waterways and grasslands of eastern Australia

Australian native ingredient

Native Peppermint

Mentha australis

Native peppermint, also known as river mint, is a delicate Australian mint found near waterways. Its leaves have a cooling fragrance and a softer character than many cultivated peppermints.

Flavour profile
Fresh mint, gentle pepper and a cool, clean finish.
Native range
Moist waterways and grasslands of eastern Australia

In the kitchen

How to use native peppermint

Use fresh leaves close to serving for the clearest aroma. Bruise them gently rather than chopping finely when infusing drinks.

  1. 01

    Tear fresh leaves through fruit salads and leafy salads.

  2. 02

    Steep for a refreshing hot or chilled herbal infusion.

  3. 03

    Fold into yoghurt, dressings, sauces or chocolate desserts.

Keep it fragrant

Storage notes

Wrap fresh stems in a damp cloth and refrigerate. Keep dried leaf sealed and use a clean, dry spoon to preserve its fragrance.