Moroccan Mint (Mentha spicata var. crispa)

1 healthy, vigorous plant in a 1 Litre pot sent in plastic-free packaging, with bright green, crinkled leaves and a clean, sweet flavour ideal for traditional teas and refreshing summer drinks.

Perennial | 30-60cm tall | Full sun to partial shade | Edible leaves | Classic tea mint, fragrant and easy to grow

Moroccan Mint is a compact, fast-growing variety of spearmint with softly crinkled leaves and a sweet, mildly peppery aroma. It forms dense, leafy clumps and produces slender spikes of pale purple flowers in summer, attracting bees and beneficial insects to the garden. Well-suited to containers, herb beds, or kitchen gardens, it’s a reliable source of fresh flavour all season long.

This variety is most famously used in traditional North African mint tea, where it’s brewed with green tea and sugar for a cooling, aromatic drink. The leaves can also be used fresh or dried in salads, desserts, sauces, or cocktails. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and strong flavour.

Like all mints, Moroccan Mint spreads by underground runners and is best grown in pots or contained spaces to manage its spread. Hardy, refreshing, and steeped in tradition, it’s a must-have mint for everyday tea drinkers and flavour lovers alike.