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What It Is and How It Works<\/h3>\n

Dried spearmint<\/strong> (Mentha spicata<\/em><\/a>) is one of the most aromatic and popular herbs in the Mediterranean. Known for its fresh and sweet scent, it is widely used in traditional Greek cooking, herbal teas, and natural wellness practices. In dried form, it retains its essential oils and full flavor.<\/p>\n

Benefits and Uses<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Perfect for salads, sauces, meatballs, marinades, and legumes<\/strong>
\u2022 Traditionally used to prepare a refreshing herbal tea<\/strong>
\u2022 Pairs well with chamomile<\/strong>, lavender<\/strong>, and peppermint<\/strong>
\u2022 Naturally fragrant with no additives
\u2022 Excellent for culinary use, infusions, and potpourri blends<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Use<\/h3>\n

\u2022 In cooking<\/strong>: Use \u00bd teaspoon at the end of cooking for best aroma
\u2022 As a tea<\/strong>: Add 1 teaspoon of dried spearmint to one cup of boiling water. Cover, steep for 5\u201310 minutes, strain, and enjoy<\/p>\n

Highlighted USP (Unique Selling Points)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 100% natural Greek product<\/strong>, free from additives or preservatives
\u2022 Naturally dried<\/strong> to retain aroma and quality
\u2022 Sourced in Greece<\/strong> from trusted small-scale producers
\u2022 Ideal for cooking, tea, and home aromatherapy<\/strong>
\u2022 Airtight packaging<\/strong> for long-lasting freshness<\/p>\n

Why Choose Olive n Flower for Your Purchases!!<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Greek herbs from selected local producers
\u2022 Gently dried to preserve natural aroma and quality
\u2022 Secure payments
\u2022 Fast shipping
\u2022 See more Culinary Herbs here<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h3>\n

Is spearmint the same as peppermint?<\/strong>
No. While both belong to the mint family, spearmint has a milder, sweeter aroma compared to the sharper scent of peppermint.<\/p>\n

Can I use it as a tea?<\/strong>
Yes, spearmint is traditionally used to make light and aromatic herbal infusions.<\/p>\n

How long does it stay fresh?<\/strong>
If stored in a cool, dry place, it retains its aroma for up to 12 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Customer Reviews<\/h3>\n

“The scent is incredibly fresh\u2014just like mint from the garden!”
\u2013 Maria N.<\/p>\n

“I use it in meatballs and teas. Amazing quality and aroma!”
\u2013 Dimitris K.<\/p>\n

“High-quality dried spearmint, just like my grandmother used to dry!”
\u2013 Antonia P.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Natural dried mint of Greek origin, with a rich aroma and pleasant taste. Ideal for foods and traditional drinks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"etheme_brands":[{"term_id":89,"name":"Olivenflower","slug":"olivenflower","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":89,"taxonomy":"brand","description":"Olivenflower<\/strong>, \u03ad\u03bd\u03b1 \u03b5\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc brand \u03b1\u03c6\u03b9\u03b5\u03c1\u03c9\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b1\u03b3\u03bd\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03b1, \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b1\u03c0\u03bb\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b7 \u03b4\u03cd\u03bd\u03b1\u03bc\u03b7 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u03c6\u03cd\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2. \u0394\u03b7\u03bc\u03b9\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03bf\u03cd\u03bc\u03b5 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b5\u03c0\u03b9\u03bb\u03ad\u03b3\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03ca\u03cc\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03c0\u03bf\u03af\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2, \u03b2\u03bf\u03c4\u03ac\u03bd\u03c9\u03bd, \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03c5\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ce\u03bd \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c6\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u03c2 \u03b5\u03c5\u03b5\u03be\u03af\u03b1\u03c2, \u03b2\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b4\u03bf\u03c3\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03ad\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c5\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b3\u03ad\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c3\u03cd\u03b3\u03c7\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd\u03b7 \u03b3\u03bd\u03ce\u03c3\u03b7.","parent":0,"count":414,"filter":"raw"}],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[454],"product_tag":[621],"class_list":{"0":"post-6858","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"brand-olivenflower","7":"product_cat-culinary-herbs","8":"product_tag-it-helps-the-digestive-system","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-variable","16":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/6858","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6858"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etheme_brands?post=6858"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=6858"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=6858"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=6858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}