In my experience? Only if you have a vivid imagination. I bought mine at an Herb Plant Fair in Asheville, NC last year.

jude

Chocolate mint is a kind of peppermint, and has the aroma of chocolate mint. The taste is vaguely like chocolate mint, but more pepperminty than chocolatey. If you decide to grow it, keep it in a pot, as it will take over your garden.

I'm not aware of a chocolate basil, but it wouldn't surprise me if there is one. There are scores of basil types and flavors. The oddest one I've come across is bell pepper basil. It smells just like bell peppers. I don't care for the taste of that one, though - too bitter.

Sally

I don't think chocolate mint or chocolate basil taste at all like chocolate, although if I use my imagination there's a chocolately aroma....kind of.

The only basil that I've found that tastes like anything else is lemon basil, which smells heavenly and actually tastes a bit lemon-y.

Annie

Nope. Tastes like mint!!

Seriously, if you think about the difference between spearmint and peppermint...
They're both minty, but very different.
Chocolate mint is yet another flavor. Sure is pretty growing though.
I also grow Pineapple Mint. Doesn't taste like pineapple to me either. It is lighter and fruitier (for lack of a better description).

Let me know if you want some chocolate mint starts....Yes, it'll make it through the mail. I don't think you can kill it. As sally2 said, plant it in a pot or it'll take over the world! Both of my varieties are in 15-20 gallon pots and I just noticed a few days ago that there's pineapple in my chocolate pot. I have NO idea how that happened. One stray root I suppose...

Deanna

Yes it does smell like chocolate vaguely- I always think of mint chocolate candy- and I've never had it take off wildly, although I did find a few new baby shoots did survive the death of the mother plant this past *very* harsh winter.

I agree - strongly mint-flavoured, lightly chocolate-scented - smell reminds me of York peppermint patties. Very nice in tea.