The leaves of peppermint are characterised by bright deep green bristles. It is used in cooking to flavour many types of dishes, but its fresh taste makes it perfect in the preparation of drinks and desserts.
Peppermint is a herbaceous, perennial and aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Together with 38 other species, including sweet mint, it belongs to the genus Mentha. It originated in England and it is now widespread throughout the world.