I no longer buy mint: I grow it like this on the balcony and it is very fragrant

When freshly plucked, mint leaves are a sight to behold, but even dried, they make for perfect infusions during the winter months.

However, in the summertime, it seems counterintuitive to purchase mint when it can be effortlessly cultivated in a pot or garden. By doing so, we not only reap its health benefits but also enhance mental clarity, as evidenced by its etymology derived from “mentis,” Latin for “mind,” highlighting its historical association with cognitive sharpness and improved memory.

Mint is incredibly resilient, requiring minimal care while offering bountiful leaves in return.
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