Moroccan Mint is a refined cultivar of spearmint, Mentha spicata, celebrated as the classic mint for traditional Moroccan mint tea. It has a clean, bright, intensely sweet spearmint flavor with crisp aromatics and very low bitterness, which is why it is the preferred mint for steeping with green tea and sugar. The upright plants grow 1 to 2 feet tall with vivid green, deeply veined pointed leaves and slender pale-lilac flower spikes. Like other spearmints it spreads by runners and is best contained. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 11, it is easy to grow in moist, fertile soil in sun to part shade and is propagated from cuttings or division to preserve its distinctive flavor. Moroccan Mint is a favorite of tea lovers and herb gardeners for its outstanding aroma and taste.
Flavor Profile
Exceptionally clean, sweet, and aromatic spearmint flavor prized for authentic Moroccan mint tea.
Visual Characteristics
Upright stems with vivid green, deeply veined pointed leaves and slender pale-lilac flower spikes.
Growing Tips
Grow from cuttings to keep its distinctive flavor true; harvest fresh sprigs for tea and contain the runners.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.