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How to air dry mint

Renee' Groskreutz
Learn how to dry mint using the bunch or hang-drying method so you can enjoy your favorite aromatic herb all year round.
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Ingredients
  

  • Fresh mint
  • Brown paper bag don’t use plastic bags since water condenses on the inside
  • Pen
  • Rubber band or twist tie
  • Airtight container or glass herb jar

Instructions
 

  • Brush off visible dirt with your fingers or wash and gently pat dry with a clean cloth.
  • Bundle at least four or five stems of mint and tie them together with a tie around the end. 
  • Place the bundles inside a brown paper bag. This avoids the exposure of the leaves to molds, dust, and sunlight. 
  • Poke holes all over the sides of the bag using a pen to allow the air to flow in and out. 
  • Hang the bag upside down inside a room that has air circulation. Make sure not to hang them above the stove or in a room that can affect the herb's flavor. 
  • Store the dried stems and leaves whole in an airtight container or glass herb jar. 🌿
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